Grant VanAartsen

Ultimate joy

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Paul and Silas were met by a slave girl who was filled with an evil spirit. She could predict the future and earned a great deal of money for her master who was exploiting her for his own personal gain. The girl followed...

Do you know when to give up?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Bela often accompanies me in my home office. For fun, I toss a few kibbles of dry cat food for Bela to chase. This provides him with a challenge, fun, and a reward all at the same time. If a kibble lands...

Farmers Union celebrates Harding County buffalo producers

By Lura Roti Located between the ranching communities of Buffalo and Bison, Slim Buttes Ranch is home to one of the nation’s largest buffalo herds.And the family who raises them say these majestic animals saved the ranch that has been in their family since it was...

Richard Burnham

Age 88 Spencer, SD November 29, 2024 Richard (Dick) Burnham, 88, of Spencer, SD, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Visitation with family present will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 at Kinzley Funeral...

Audrey Bauer

Age 95 Mitchell, SD November 24, 2024 Audrey Bauer, 95, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be...

Be safe, be smart on early ice

As ice angler, we all know the adage “Early ice is the best time”, and we hope this year is no exception. We also want you to remember “No ice is safe ice”.Ice conditions are ever changing and especially on thin, new ice, extra precautions should always be...

The Duck Stamp Champs of Wallace

FEDERAL DUCK STAMP AND JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONTEST WINNERS Adam Grimm and his daughter Madison, pictured in their shared art studio across the street from their home in Wallace, are multiple-time winners of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest and Junior Duck Stamp Contest....

MCM wrestlers to compete at “Top of the Rock” tourney

The McCook Central/Montrose boys and girls wrestlers will be kicking off their 2024-25 season this Saturday, December 7, 2024 as they travel to Dell Rapids for the Dell Rapids “Top of the Rock” Invitational Wrestling Tournament beginning at 9:00 a.m.Along with McCook...

MCM, Canistota wrestlers to West Sioux on Tuesday

The McCook Central/Montrose and Canistota wrestling squads will be headed to Hawarden, Iowa next week Tuesday, December 10 for a wrestling quad beginning at 5:00 p.m.Other teams competing will be West Sioux, Andes Central/Dakota Christian, and Elk Point-Jefferson.The...