STIEFVATER READIES ON DEFENSE McCook Central/Montrose senior Karlie Stiefvater prepares to defend an out-of-bounds play in a matchup earlier this season in Salem. The MCM girls defeated Wessington Springs at the Parkston Classic last week and will travel to Beresford...
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Three MCM athletes medal at home wrestling tourney
Last Saturday MCM hosted their annual MCM Boys Wrestling Tourney. This is one of the largest and toughest Class B tournaments in the State.MCM had a decent day with three wrestlers medaling by placing in the top eight of their respective weight classes.Leading the way...
January 9, 2025
Salem and Spencer Fire Departments respond to devastating fire at M&S Trailers
FIRE DESTROYS AREA BUSINESS M&S Trailers, located west of Salem and a little south on the Bridgewater-Canova road, was destroyed in a fire last Friday morning. Crews from Salem and Spencer worked to extinguish the blaze. Owners Brad and Judy Bailey estimate the...
District 19 legislators receive committee assignments
Troy Schwans | NCP Managing Editor The 100th South Dakota Legislative Session begins on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon. Hanson and McCook Counties are in District 19 and are represented by Senator Kyle Schoenfish, Representative Drew Peterson and...
MCM to host large wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The holiday school breaks are a time for basketball classics and wrestling tournaments and this year is no exception. The McCook Central/Montrose boys and girls wrestling squads will both be hosting a large tournament on Friday and...
Safe ice conditions vary in SE South Dakota
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Each year in South Dakota, tragic accidents involve people breaking through ice on rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. Ice thickness can be very variable, and can be effected by snow cover, vegetation and water movement. Ice anglers and...
Knights to host free throw competition Jan. 5
Salem St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shoot will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025. All boys and girls ages 9-14 encouraged to attend!Registration at 1:00 p.m. with shooting starting at 1:30.There will be a new location this year. It is at McCook Central...
Staying safe during winter weather conditions
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s been a fairly decent winter so far. We’ve had minimal snow and ice, although the fog the past week made things treacherous out on the highways. However, winter is sure to tighten its grip soon.Icy roads, snow drifts, and limited...
It’s January, but we South Dakotans are a hardy bunch
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s 2025! A new year!As I get older, I tend to reflect more and more on the past and the turn of the calendar always seems like a good time to do that reflecting.However, this year as I think back, I’m not only reflecting on the past...