Grant VanAartsen

McCook County 4-H Horse Show rescheduled to June 28

Due to rain, the annual McCook County 4-H Horse Show, originally scheduled for last Friday, June 14, 2024, has been rescheduled to Friday, June 28, 2024 at Stone Pony Arena in Salem beginning at 10:00 a.m.Concessions will be selling grilled hamburgers and hot dogs...

South Dakota Century Farms & Ranches invited to apply for recognition

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are proud to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program.To qualify for the program, the...

Eight simple gardening tips for summer

Little House Living By Merissa Alink As the gardening season gets underway here in South Dakota, it’s the perfect opportunity to share some valuable tips to enhance your gardening experience. These simple ideas aim to make your summer gardening more enjoyable.Make...

Rehoboam and Jeroboam

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent God contacted Jeroboam through the prophet Ahijah telling him God promised to give him a dynasty as lasting as David’s if he obeyed. God would take ten of the twelve tribes of Israel away from Solomon’s son Rehoboam and...

So what is in a name?

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer So, what’s really in a name? Interestingly enough, a great deal! All these labels refer to the same person, and in many cases, very few individuals (outside of the self) actually know the “whole” person to which all names refer. It’s all...

May 11, 1874 – Where is Everybody?

Letter to the Editor By David E. Ortman, Seattle, WA Few living in South Dakota really know its history or that of the nomadic hunter-gathers who roamed over the land thousands of years ago. Or of the native peoples who were here, long before the arrival of Europeans...

Are two heads better than one?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Recently I tucked the love seat slip cover behind the seat cushions so that it no longer touched the floor in front of the love seat. Next, I straightened the throw rug that’s in front of the love seat. Then I...

SD FFA Foundation establishes Craig and Maure Weinkauf Endowment

The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Craig and Maure Weinkauf Endowment, with a legacy gift from Craig & Maure Weinkauf to support FFA members. Interest from the endowment will fund the South Dakota FFA Wildlife Production and Management...

Jacalyn “Jackie” Watkins

Age 72 Salem, SD May 23, 2024 Jacalyn “Jackie” Louise (Stroud) Watkins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Salem, SD passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and friends. Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s...