Christmas at the Courthouse is open to any business, club, organization, or family in McCook County that would like to decorate a tree in the courthouse in Salem. There is no cost to do this, it is for the community to share the holiday spirit.We ask that all trees be...
Grant VanAartsen
Alexandria Feather Party Held
A table full of raffle prizes were won at the Alexandria Legion Post #15, Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion annual Feather Party fundraiser held on Friday November 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Do you like things to be “just so?”
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cats are accustomed to a routine. Before their first meal of the day and their last meal at night, I comb them. They each sit by their empty bowls until every cat has been combed.The other night I was in a...
Will life ever get better
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent We can trust Jesus with our suffering because He knows exactly what we’re experiencing. Jesus promises to meet all our needs, Philippians 4:19 says, “This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His...
Fighting the Good Fight
Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson I’m not typically a fan of boxing, but at 11:00 p.m. this past Friday night, my internal clock—my circadian rhythm—stirred me awake just in time to catch the match between YouTube sensation Jake Paul and...
The greatest gift I ever received
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer With the Holidays just weeks away I start to reminisce about gifts and gift-giving this year. I imagine it happens sooner or later when we all get to that pivotal realization that there is no easy answer to the Perfect Gift.My kids are...
Theresa Graff
Age 61 Alexandria, MN November 9, 2024 Theresa Frances Graff (Schallenkamp), age 61, of Alexandria, Minnesota, formerly of Luverne, Minnesota, went into the arms of Jesus on November 9, 2024 due to the final stages of heart failure. Memorial service was held on...
LaVonne Norberg
Age 92 Burnsville, MN November 12, 2024 LaVonne Norberg, 92, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Salem, SD, passed away on November 12, 2024 at Havenwood of Burnsville in Burnsville, MN. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23 at Sun Prairie...
Gerald Berg
Age 79 Mitchell, SD November 15, 2024 Gerald Berg, 79, of Mitchell, SD, formerly of Emery, SD, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 25, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in...
Beaverettes fall at SoDak 16 to Dakota Valley
HANSON ENDS SEASON IN SODAK 16 MATCHHanson’s Jazzy Campbell and Kiana Berg block a kill attempt from a Dakota Valley player in SoDak 16 play in Centerville. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Hanson Volleyball Owen Reitzel | Editor CENTERVILLE – Hanson’s 12-game winning streaking...