Grant VanAartsen

Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson There’s a moment, when we quiet our hearts and minds, when the sheer improbability of existence whispers to our souls. Think about it: we didn’t have to be here. At all.The universe could have been empty...

The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, February 24th, 2025 and enjoyed lunch provided by The Brewery.The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financials; Kendra Mudder, TrioTel Communications; Jeremy Grady, First Dakota Bank; Mitch...

The February 2025 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was called to order by President Shawn Giesler in regular form. Chaplain Lynn Gottlob led the Unit in prayer. There were four officers and nine members in attendance. Treasurer Michele Eichacker reported a...

By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –Week seven of the 100th Legislative Session saw several lengthy debates on the House floor, with many bills failing to advance. As someone who strongly believes in limited government, fiscal conservatism, and individual...

By Representative Jessica Bahmuller Wow, I have a lot to fill you in on.You may have heard by now we are back to the drawing board on the prison topics. While I support building a prison and thought with the investments already made it would have been responsible to...

By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 7 ReportThe need to defeat bills seems to be getting more attention this session, but many good things are getting done.I was the Senate Prime Sponsor for House Bills 1074 and 1075. Representative Erick Muckey of Sioux...