Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent An old saying indicates that if you lie down with the dogs, you’ll get up with the fleas. If that adage is true, what happens if you sleep with cats?Although we had a dog when I was a child, I never slept with...
Grant VanAartsen
Fear!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer It shows up right when we’re about to take a step forward. It whispers doubts when opportunities knock. It questions whether we’re ready, smart enough, strong enough, or worthy enough. And too often, we listen to it.What if everything you’ve...
Jesus calms the storm
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent After Jesus fed the five thousand, He dismissed the crowd then sent His disciples by boat to the other side of the Sea of Galilee while He went to a hillside to pray. The disciples talked in disbelief about what they...
Reuben Reinhold Roth
Reuben Reinhold Roth Age 76 Brookings, SD June 3, 2025 Reuben Reinhold Roth, 76, of Brookings, SD passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the Neighborhoods at Brookview. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to...
Ronald Scharffenberg
Ronald Scharffenberg Age 82 Mitchell, SD June 17, 2025 Ronald Walter Scharffenberg from Mitchell and formerly of Bridgewater was born on September 19, 1942 to Walter Hans and Lillian (Janssen) Scharffenberg in Bridgewater, SD. Ron passed away peacefully on June 17th...
Lois Finnerin
Lois Finnerin Age 80 Canistota, SD June 16, 2025 Lois J. Finnerin, age 80, died June 16, 2025, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Lois was born on October 28, 1944, in Canistota, South Dakota to Marvin and Florence (Tarrell) Addy. Lois attended Cameron...
Matthew Barnett
Matthew Barnett Age 44 Salem, SD June 18, 2025 Matthew Barnett, 44, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 under hospice care at his parents’ home in Salem. Funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem....
HuntSAFE course scheduled in Salem June 27–28
A HuntSAFE education course will be held at the McCook County Wildlife Club, located three miles east of Salem on Highway 38, on June 27 and 28.The class will take place over two sessions: Friday evening from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m....
Emery 10U Softball Wins League Tournament
The Emery 10U softball team took home first place in the Cornbelt Conference League Tournament held Sunday, June 22. The tournament was co-hosted by Emery and Alexandria. Team members pictured are: (back, l-r) Coach Travis Holthaus, Annabelle Burger, Kennedy Kayser,...
Hanson Athletic Department announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Banquet to be held September 13 at Hanson High School Gymnasium The Hanson Athletic Department is proud to announce the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. This year’s class includes standout athletes, a respected coach, and two state championship teams who have...