Carla Snyders | NCP Writer How do we start to live our best life? With the challenges that face us every day, where does the hope and peace come from in the mix of turmoil and troubles?I have strived to take ownership of my actions- good, not so good, great, and not...
Grant VanAartsen
Safety tips for handling fireworks; local city ordinances
Owen Reitzel | Editor The Fourth of July is almost here, which also brings the use of fireworks. The National Safety Council (NSC) advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be...
Why fireworks on Independence Day?
Monique R. Hurtado | NCP Staff writer Dazzling blue and red fireworks light up the dark night while another screams as it shimmers across the evening sky. Ohh’s and aahhh’s follow, as people stand aghast in and wonder of the beautiful fireworks celebrating our...
Donald Kirby
Age 82 Salem, SD June 20, 2024 Donald D. Kirby, 82, of Salem, SD, passed away on June 20, 2024 at Devil’s Lake, ND while on a fishing trip. Memorial services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation...
Douglas Kuhlman
Age 94 Sioux Falls, SD June 22, 2024 Douglas G. Kuhlman, age 94, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born on July 7, 1929, to Elmer and Neva (Lindekugel) Kuhlman in Spencer, SD. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2024,...
Salem SD Chamber of Commerce meets
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00 noon in the First Dakota National Bank Basement with 12 people in attendance. A potluck meal was held with broasted chicken as the main course.Those attending were:...
Historical Society Press to publish book about western South Dakota life
The South Dakota Historical Society Press will publish Little Pasture on the Prairie: A Decade of Tales from a Western South Dakota Ranch by Eliza Blue on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.Little Pasture on the Prairie celebrates 10 years of Eliza Blue’s weekly newspaper column...
Cougar Trap concludes another successful season
COUGAR TRAP TEAM SPRING 2024 Members of this year’s Cougar Trap Team, whose home base is the McCook County Wildlife Club east of Salem, are: (back, l-r) Hunter Sieverding, Daniel Schwader, Renee Uberty, Joseph Bond, Landon Zens, Reece Gerlach, Caleb Hoffman...
Post #41 falls 2-1 in a battle against Tabor
SANDERSON DELIVERS THE PITCH Alexandria’s Tyler Sanderson throws a pitch in a 2-1 loss to Tabor. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tabor Legion Post #183 scored two first-inning runs and made those runs stand up to take a 2-1 win over Alexandria Post #41 on...
Raptors fall to out-of-conference opponent, the Flying Squirrels
SEVERAL ATTEMPT TO CATCH FOUL BALL A trio of Dimock-Emery players tries to catch a foul ball hit by a Sioux Falls Flying Squirrels player but the ball landed out of reach. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor The Dimock-Emery Raptors stepped away from Sunshine...