The Montrose community celebrated Memorial Day in the traditional way with a program honoring veterans. The speaker was Shane Lamer, Sons of the American Legion Detachment of South Dakota Commander. A candle ceremony in memory of those Legion members that died during...
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Hanson County Farmers Union Day Camp held
FARMERS UNION DAY CAMP ATTENDEES Those youth attending the May 21 Farmers Union Day Camp in Alexandria were: (back, l-r) Adrian S., Jackson S., Sophia K., Nora H., Rayna B., Logan T., Levi K., Johnathan R., Gavin K., Nora B., Stella D., Blair L., Mila P.; (middle)...
Newspaper leaders work to improve delivery
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Delivering newspapers has never been without its challenges, and those challenges continue today. But rest assured, efforts to improve newspaper delivery are ongoing and remain a top priority.Here’s a look at how “The Special” gets to...
Salem Chamber Downtown Market returns June 11
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Get ready, summer is almost here, and so is the Salem Chamber Downtown Market! The first market of the season kicks off on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Salem. Markets will continue on the second Wednesday of...
Bridgewater-Emery’s Brown among “Advisor Tribute” scholarship recipients
Agriculture education teachers/FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring, students put into words the impact their ag teachers/FFA advisors have had on them as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute Scholarship application. Seventeen...
Area Edward Jones Financial Advisors named among Forbes Best
Edward Jones financial advisors Marlon Wiebe and Brady Wiebe of Madison, South Dakota were named among the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.The Wiebes have served area investors for the past 36 and 14 years, respectively.“I became an Edward Jones financial advisor...
Long-Time Main STReET Building Torn Down
This is the front view of the building that was torn down in Salem this past week. The removal of the building is certain to change the look of downtown Salem.
Madison Lauck honored as ‘Player with Heart’ scholarship
Beck’s and Brownfield Ag News are proud to announce the continued growth of the Players with Heart program, now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding high school athletes across the Midwest.Launched in 2020, Players with Heart was created to honor...
Upcoming Vitalant blood drives in the area
-Montrose - United Methodist Hall on June 9, 1:30 to 5:15 p.m.-Oldham - June 24 at Oldham on the bus by the Community Center from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.-Salem - June 25 at the Salem Community Center at 440 E. Jefferson Ave. from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.-Menno - June 26 as...
Bridgewater-Emery honor roll and perfect attendance
Bridgewater-EmeryMiddle School/High School2nd Semester Honor Roll2024-2025The following students have been named to the Honor Roll list for the second semester. The Honor Roll is based on a student’s semester grades. Students named to the superior “A” Honor Roll have...