The organizers of the 18th Annual Learning Bridge Daycare Chili Cook-off fundraiser in Bridgewater on Sunday, March 9, would like to give a huge thank you to all who came to support the daycare by helping with different needs, donating cash, silent auction items,...
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Celebrating Children’s Dental Health Month: A guide to healthy smiles
BRINGING DENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE SCHOOLS McCook County Dental in Salem visited some area second and third graders during Children’s Dental Health Month, celebrated in February, teaching them the value of proper dental health. Picture here, Jeanette Grady,...
Thank you for making “Unite to Feed Kids” a success!
“UNITE TO FEED KIDS” RECEIVES GENEROUS SUPPORT A nice crowd was on hand at Unite Church’s “Unite to Feed Kids” fundraiser held last Saturday in Salem. The event’s main goal is to help feed children in need. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support...
First Dakota announces upcoming Shred Day
Identity theft remains one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. It has been ranked one of the top consumer concerns for several years. First Dakota National Bank wants to help by giving you the opportunity to shred any personal information free of...
Highway 81 has lane closure near Madison
Effective Monday, March 17, 2025, a lane closure was placed on U.S. Highway 81 in Lake County near the city of Madison. The Highway 81 lane closure is located 500 feet south of 225th Street. The closure is anticipated to be in effect for four weeks.Stop signs will be...
Canistota I-90 overpass to close for construction
The State of South Dakota will be closing 445th Avenue (Canistota I-90 overpass) to replace the bridge deck on the interstate overpass. Work will begin April 7th, construction is expected to take four or five months. This project is similar to the Bridgewater-Canova...
Open house bridal shower
Bridal Shower Please join us for a bridal shower for Quincee Goeller, bride-to-be of Brock Anderson, on Saturday, April 5, at Sun Prairie Baptist Church, Salem, SD, at 10:30 a.m.This will be a Pampered Chef shower, with the ability to buy your gift right at the...
Ries bridal shower March 22
Bridal Shower Please join us for a bridal shower for Aleah Ries on Saturday, March 22 at Sun Prairie Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Aleah will marry Caleb Wobig on June 7.Aleah is a graduate from USD in Dental Hygiene 2024. Caleb is a graduate of SDSU in Agriculture...
Card of Thanks
We would like to express a BIG thank you for the cards, letters, texts, emails and phone calls for our birthdays. For many years the people of Salem and the surrounding areas have been very kind to us. We really enjoyed receiving the birthday greetings!Sincerely,Ron...
Dates set for Salem city-wide rummages
The Salem city-wide rummage sales will be held on May 29 and 30 this year. Watch for more information in future weeks in this paper.