The Hanson County 4-H Leaders implemented a new record book scoring system in 2022 to provide extra recognition to those youth who complete their record book and award those who go above and beyond in completing this important snapshot of their 4-H year. The following...
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Graduating Members
Hanson County recognized its two graduating 4-H members this year at their Recognition Event. They were Quinton Berg and Hayden Schroeder (pictured).
“The Silent (Noisy) Night”
The shepherds are tending their sheep in the play “The Silent (Noisy) Night” at the Montrose United Methodist Church on Sunday. The play kicked off the Christmas in the Valley celebration on Sunday in Montrose.
Annual Freeman Regional Health Services Foundation Gala planned
Freeman Regional Health Services Foundation is excited to announce the 14th Annual Gala, which will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Freeman Community Center. Presented by the Hofer Family in loving memory of Wyona Hofer, this year’s event celebrates the...
A sacred yes
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Mary lived a common everyday life until an unexpected visit from an angel appeared. Mary was frightened with the angel’s presence. The book of Luke states she was “greatly troubled” trying to absorb the words the angel...
South Dakota counties to enter local road conditions into SD511
South Dakota travelers rely on SD511 for real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images, especially during winter. This year, the South Dakota Department of Transportation...
MCM girls basketball splits opening week games
McGUIRE PREPARING TO DRIVE McCook Central/Montrose junior guard Cami McGuire brings the ball up court and looks to continue as the Fighting Cougars took on Mt. Vernon/Plankinton in their season opening game last week. McCook Central/Montrose Girls’ Basketball Troy...
MCM boys hoops open season with victory
McCook Central/Montrose Boys’ Basketball Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The McCook Central/Montrose boys basketball team started out the 2024-25 campaign with a 55-32 victory over the Parker Pheasants at Salem on Saturday afternoon, December 14, 2024.The home team...
Area squads to compete in MVP boys tourney
The Canistota, Hanson and McCook Central/Monrose boys wrestlers will be heading to Plankinton this Saturday, December 21 to compete in the 2024 MVP Titan Boys Wrestling Invite beginning at 9:30 a.m. The tournament website is trackwrestling.com.Teams participating...
MCM’s Bryant shines at Burke/Gregory girls’ wrestling tournament
With only a few schools offering opportunities for girls to wrestle during the second week of the wrestling season, Burke/Gregory seized the moment by hosting their first-ever girls’ tournament. Though small in numbers for its debut, the tournament shows promise for...