Grant VanAartsen

Homecoming Game Ball Presentation

Queen Maddy Lauck and King Mason Sabers from McCook Central and King Elliott Bartlett and Queen MaKarie Wiebersick from Montrose participate in presenting the game ball prior to Friday’s MCM Homecoming game.

Fighting Cougars victorious for Homecoming

WIEBERSICK HANDS OFF TO DEUTSCH McCook Central/Montrose quarterback Ben Wiebersick (#4) hands the ball off to Lane Deutsch (#8) during Friday night’s Homecoming victory over Flandreau. The Fighting Cougars next prepare to host Parker in Salem Friday night. MCM...

Fighting Cougars hosted Colman-Egan, traveled to Beresford

AVERY ALLEY PREPARES TO SERVEMcCook Central/Montrose junior Avery Alley prepares to serve the ball in volleyball action on Monday night in Salem against Parkston. The visiting Trojans took a 3-1 victory over the Fighting Cougars. MCM Volleyball On Tuesday, September...

Tigers too much for Hawks Friday night

CANISTOTA’S KLEINSASSER PUSHES HOWARD RUNNER TO SIDELINES Pictured is Canistota senior Jaden Kleinsasser taking Howard’s Tate Miller (#27) to the sideline in the second quarter on Friday, September 20. The Tigers defeated the Hawks, 32-0. Canistota Football Troy...

Meet Glenn Wollman, the Kettle King KettleKorn owner and operator

KETTLE KING KETTLE KORN GLENN WOLLMAN A popular vendor’s booth at this summer’s Salem SD Chamber of Commerce Downtown Market has been Glenn Wollman’s Kettle Korn stand. With over 21 years of experience in the business, the former Bridgewater resident has mastered the...

McCook Central Homecoming King and Queen Crowned

Mason Sabers and Maddy Lauck were crowned the 2024 McCook Central Homecoming King and Queen during Coronation ceremonies on Sunday evening. Sabers is the son of Trent and Amy Sabers and Lauck is the daughter of Chad and Missy Lauck. Congratulations to the pair!

Montrose Homecoming Royalty

Members of the Montrose Homecoming Royalty crowned their king and queen, Elliott Bartlett and Makarie Wiebersick, Sunday in Montrose. The entire court included (back, l-r) Zoey Deters, Cloey Deters, Queen Makarie Wiebersick, King Elliott Bartlett, Logan Raap, Jackson...

Pickleball gains popularity in Alexandria

NEW PICKLE BALL LEAGUE STARTED IN ALEXANDRIA Two of the eight teams play in the new pickle ball league in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) In recent years, pickleball has surged in popularity across the United States, and Alexandria is now joining the trend. This...

Pipestone Holdings Donates to United Church’s Backpack Program

On Friday, September 13, Pipestone Holdings donated $1,000 to the United Church of Canistota’s Backpack Program, which is facilitated by the United Women’s Society. The program provides weekly bags of food to students to help meet their nutritional needs over the...