Grant VanAartsen

Spirit of Dakota award seeking nominations

The Spirit of Dakota Award Society is seeking nominations for this premier woman’s award. The 39th Anniversary of the Spirit of Dakota Award will honor an outstanding South Dakota woman this fall in Huron. Nominations close August 1. The recipient will be announced at...

Taking on the number one threat to our yard: Weeds

If you’re a homeowner who takes pride in your lawn, you know how big a headache weeds are.To help you achieve the yard of your dreams, Exmark has partnered with Jason Creel, the owner of Alabama Lawn Pros, on a new video offering tips and insights into tackling...

Angels and Raptors baseball update

AREND MAKES FOUL BALL CATCH Dimock-Emery’s Chase Arend makes a catch in foul territory in a loss to the Parkston Rays in DE’s home opener. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Alexandria 17Parkston Mudcats 0The Alexandria Angels broke to a 12-0 lead after two innings on Sunday, June...

Congratulations, Hanson boys Golfers!

JARDING NAILS A CHAMPIONSHIP PUTT Will Jarding, who individually finished third, celebrates after making a 7-foot putt to clinch the state golf championship for the Hanson Beavers. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Hanson boys capture state title; Jarding leads team with...

Alexandria Angels Legion Post 41 recap

SMFC Post #152 3Alexandria Post #41 0MENNO – Scotland/Menno/Freeman/Canistota Post 152’s Bryce Sattler pitched a no-hitter to defeat the Alexandria Angels Post 41, 3-0, on Friday, June 6 to open the American Legion season.The 79ers scored a single run in the fourth...

Salem City Hall and Community Center Ribbon Cutting

The City of Salem hosted an official ribbon cutting and open house last week Wednesday for the new Salem City Hall and Community Center. The ribbon cutting took place at the new facility, located at 440 E. Jefferson Ave. with an open house following. Residents were...

BE’S Wollmann is State Champion

Bridgewater-Emery junior Holden Wollmann took first place in the 800m run in last weekend’s Class B State Track Meet in Sioux Falls with a time of 1:58.84. He also earned fourth place in the 400m dash. See inside this issue for complete results of all area athletes.

Barn and Barrel breathes new life into Canistota’s Main Street

ORTMAN AND MERRILL OPEN BARN AND BARREL Ryan Ortman and Jeff Merrill, owners of the new Canistota restaurant Barn and Barrel, stand in front of the large sliding barn door that separates the café from the bar area. (Jennifer Leither / Mitchell Republic) CANISTOTA...