SALEM AREA CORN MAZE OPENS FOR TWO WEEKENDS Andrew Streff stands proudly in the corn maze he created this year on the Streff Family Farm. Starting this weekend, September 7th and 8th, and continuing next weekend, September 14th and 15th, visitors are welcome to...
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CWO (Retired) Knox Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) John Michael Knox (right), formerly of Montrose and now residing in Hartford, was honored in a special presentation ceremony at the Montrose American Legion. During the ceremony, he received the prestigious...
Montrose High School Homecoming Royalty Candidates
The 2024 Montrose High School Homecoming royalty candidates are: (back, l-r) Jackson Heumiller, Logan Raap, Elliott Bartlett; (front) Cloey Deters, Zoey Deters, and Makarie Wiebersick. Coronation for Montrose will be at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the...
Alexandria welcomes new maintenance supervisor
Owen Reitzel | Editor Mathias Waldner is the new city maintenance person for Alexandria replacing Kyle Kampshoff.Waldner has been living in Sioux Falls but was born north of Alexandria and has moved back and is now living in Alexandria.“For the last 10 years I lived...
Monthly Salem Chamber Downtown Market coming up on Wednesday
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Get ready for another fun evening at the Salem Chamber Downtown Market on Wednesday, September 11, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street, Salem.This month, the Downtown Market will feature live music from the talented Mari Chlebeck VanLeur,...
The Learning Bridge to celebrate 25 years with a community meal
The Learning Bridge daycare in Bridgewater, SD, is thrilled to mark 25 years of serving the children of the Bridgewater community!To celebrate, everyone is invited to join the festivities on Sunday, September 15th, at The Learning Bridge, located at 441 W. Walnut...
Peterson Among Groundbreaking Group at State Fair
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Huron, SD on Thursday, August 29, during the State Fair for the new SHED building. The SHED will be the new home for Open Class Sheep during the annual State Fair and will serve as a multi-use facility for other livestock and...
Bingo to return to Salem Legion
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be bringing back Bingo this fall. The post will be having Bingo night twice a month for the next three months.This is a very family friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.The first night will be...
Big Idea launches 2024 high school business competition
The capacity to have a great idea knows no boundaries. High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2024 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $60,000 in cash and scholarships are to be awarded this...
Hanson County is Bridge Improvement Grant (BIG) recipient
The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 35 preliminary engineering Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $1.8 million at the commission meeting held in Pierre on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The goal of the grant process is to enhance the...