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Alexandria to host 9th Annual Car Show Saturday

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Car enthusiasts from across the region will gather in Alexandria this Saturday, June 21, 2025, for the 9th Annual Alexandria Car Show, proudly sponsored by the Alexandria Fire District.This year’s theme, “Show Your Muscles,” celebrates a...

60th Wedding Anniversary open house and card shower

Gale and Geri Patzlaff will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church (Mitchell). Cake and beverages served.Cards can be mailed to: 25074 423rd Ave., Alexandria, SD 57311

Bridal Shower Open House

Please join us for an open house bridal shower for Samantha Heumiller on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Brett Snyders’ home located at 43596 252nd St., Salem. Samantha is the daughter of Nicole Snyders Bakke and Doug Heumiller. The couple is...

Bingo and prizes await at Canistota Legion June 21

The Canistota American Legion Auxiliary is bringing the fun on Saturday night, June 21, with a full evening of Bingo and a Chase the Ace drawing.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo kicks off at 6:00 p.m. For just a $3 donation, players can enjoy 10 games, about an...

McCook Central Athletic Booster Club meeting

The McCook Central Athletic Booster Club will hold a meeting on Sunday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the McCook Central Performing Arts Center (PAC).All members, supporters, and community members interested in helping promote and support McCook...

Tick season arrives: Stay safe while enjoying the outdoors

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With summer almost officially here, many of us are heading outdoors to take in the fresh air, sunshine, and all that nature has to offer. But with the change in season comes a growing concern—ticks. These tiny pests are more than just a...

Sister Joyce Feterl, OSB, to celebrate Golden Jubilee

S. Joyce Feterl, OSB Two sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, Sister Candyce Chrystal, OSB and Sister Joyce Feterl, OSB, are celebrating their Golden Jubilees on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel. The mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. with...

Southeastern Electric Co-op earns customer satisfaction award

Southeastern Electric Cooperative is honored to have earned a 2025 Customer Satisfaction Award from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) based on our member survey results. Members were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with us, how well we lived up...

Hot days don’t have to mean high energy bills

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With the arrival of summer heat, many homeowners are cranking up the air conditioning and watching their energy bills climb just as fast. But staying cool doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.Local energy provider Xcel Energy offers...