On Monday, August 26, 2024, the South Dakota Department of Transportation installed an all-way stop at the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Highway 18, which is located north of Yankton and just east of Menno. Previously, traffic was only required to stop on...
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Fire Departments Hold Joint Training Exercise
JOINT TRAINING EXERCISES The Montrose Fire Department and the Humboldt Fire Department trained together recently on grain bin emergencies and extrication of a person from a wrecked vehicle. The Montrose Fire Department and the Humboldt Fire Department trained together...
Schoenfish announces bid for District 19 re-election
Kyle Schoenfish (R-Scotland) is a candidate for re-election to the South Dakota Senate from District 19, which includes Bon Homme, Hanson, Hutchinson and McCook counties, as well as the southwest precinct of Turner County.Schoenfish served in the South Dakota House of...
Golden West members can vote in directors’ election online, by mail, or in person
For the first time, Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative members may vote in the 2024 Board of Directors election online or by mail through September 24. Members who do not vote in advance have the option to cast a ballot in person at the cooperative’s 72nd...
Info on McCook Central’s and Montrose’s Homecoming
Homecoming for McCook Central and Montrose will be on Friday, September 20, 2024. The McCook Central/Montrose football team will host Flandreau that evening.Coronation for McCook Central will be Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the PAC in Salem. Coronation...
Is it fly season?
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer One thing I know for sure is that there are four seasons in the year. But tell me again, are you sure there isn’t a season for flies?I know that it happens every year. When the weather warms up in August the flies start to congregate for one...
Are you self-centered?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent When I volunteered with our therapy cat Jet at a senior assisted-living center, several residents enjoyed petting Jet. A gruff elderly gentleman in particular became all smiles with Jet. The next time we...
Time is Running Out
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Every day of our lives begins with a first step. Before your feet hit the floor in the morning ask God to guide you. Before you step into the workplace ask God for wisdom. As you meet people and co-workers throughout the...
South Dakota Sturdy
Governor Kristi Noem It’s back to school time! My kids are all grown up with their school days behind them, and though my grandkids are still young, Miss Addie is starting preschool! This time of year means so much to me. Everything that I do is about making our state...
McCook Central welcomes 5th grade teacher
Mrs. Kelsey Weber New Teacher Feature By Hailey Heumiller This year, Mrs. Kelsey Weber joins the team as one of the many new teachers. She is entering her seventh year of teaching and will be leading a fifth-grade class.Some of Mrs. Weber’s favorites include the...