Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Grief is not a moment. It doesn’t simply fade because time moves on. Instead, it lingers. It reshapes. It becomes a quiet companion for those who have lost someone they love.The world often expects grief to have an expiration date — as if it...
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What do you do best?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Bienna was our most diminutive cat and weighed less than 7 pounds. Since she was pint-sized, she ate small meals frequently. When I was on business trips, Bienna often reminded my husband of her feeding...
Jesus’ Ascension
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent When God began creating heaven and earth the cruelty of the cross lay ahead of Him. He knew He would die on the cross, rise the third day and return to heaven where He prepared a place for all believers. He fulfilled His...
Reflections on Faith & Community
by Rev. Jerry Bertelson Last Tuesday, I found myself stuck in a checkout line in Sioux Falls. It was an actual human-run checkout line. A few people stood ahead of me, and the cashier was having some kind of trouble with her register. I scrolled through a news app on...
South Dakota FFA Agri-Scientists recognized
MONTROSE FFA MEMBERS AT AGRISCIENCE FAIR Pictured here are most of the Montrose FFA members who showcased their research in the SD FFA Agriscience Fair, April 16th in Hartford. Two hundred and seventy-five FFA members showcased their research in the SD FFA Agriscience...
Lauck is recipient of Chilson Agriscience Sweepstakes award
Madison Lauck The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Chilson Agriscience Sweepstakes Endowment, with a legacy gift from Jim Chilson. The endowment will fund a South Dakota FFA Agriscience Sweepstakes award, presented annually to an 11th or 12th...
Letcher among Honors of Distinction candidates at DWU
Keesha Letcher Twelve Dakota Wesleyan University students are finalists for the Honors of Distinction awards, the highest honors given to students in their senior year at the university. Among the finalists is Keesha Letcher from Bridgewater.Established in 2022, the...
Make plans for the 2025 Spencer Alumni Banquet
This year’s Spencer Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Spencer Event Center located at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer, SD.Tickets are $20.00 each and must be purchased in advance. They are available at Security State Bank in...
Krempges receives $2,000 scholarship
Jasmine Krempges is the recipient of a $2000.00 scholarship being sponsored by the South Dakota Association of County Highway Superintendents. The scholarship is being funded by an endowment sponsored by the SDACHS.The endowment was made possible by funds raised at...
Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage
Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 29 and/or Friday, May 30, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...