Grant VanAartsen

Insights from your McCook Central School Board

1. With 443 total respondents and a 33% support rate for the full project, the McCook Central School Board determined not to move forward with the bond process. The full results of the Community Input Survey can be found on the school district’s website:...

South Dakota State Fair announces Trash to Treasure contest

The South Dakota State Fair is excited to invite people to share their creative talents by decorating trash cans at the South Dakota State Fair. Through August 9, participants can pick up trash cans from the South Dakota State Fair office to paint with fair related,...

What happens after forgiveness

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent A fisherman’s life in biblical times was a rough physically demanding job; they were often gruff and unkempt. Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee’s shore and noticed Peter casting a net into the lake. Jesus called out,...

Letter to the Editor

Thank You for Supporting Safety at Highway 81 & Highway 18 Intersection [Meridian Corner]Thank you Abby Streyle, Roland Svartoien, Jeremy Waltner, Mike Miller, EMTs, City Ambulance Services, Fire Departments, Local Law Enforcement, SD Highway Patrol, Hutchinson...

Do you like being told what to do?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Marble likes to observe our front yard from the window in my home office. Boris relaxes on a soft bed on the table beside Marble. Recently when Marble left her scenic lookout, Boris moved to “her spot” by the...

Drink up!

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer So, I did something! After years of drinking soda on a regular basis, I decided to give it up! Well I needed to cut out sugar and that is the first place I started. I realize that although I never really thought that soda was something that...

Carol Steinmetz

Age 80 Spencer, SD July 15, 2024 Carol Steinmetz, 80, of Spencer, SD, passed away on July 15, 2024. Memorial mass was held on Saturday, July 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Carol Ann Bartling was born on July 5, 1944, to Alvin and Ethel (Mehlbrech)...

Mavis Christensen

Age 93 Howard, SD July 2, 2024 Mavis Mae Christensen, 93, of Howard passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society in Howard. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. John Lutheran Church in Howard with burial at St. John Lutheran...

David Tuttle

Age 82 Alexandria, SD July 18, 2024 David Tuttle, 82, of Alexandria, SD, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and six children. Funeral services were Monday, July 22, at RiverTree Church in Mitchell. A private family burial was at Tuttle...

Richard Becker

Age 76 Canistota, SD July 18, 2024 Richard Becker, 76, of Canistota, passed away on July 18th, at his home under hospice care. Funeral Services were on Wednesday, July 24th, at Bethesda Church of rural Marion. Richard Gene Becker was born on November 19, 1947 to Alvin...