Letter to the Editor My name is Angela George, and I live in Canistota. My family and I have called this place home since the summer of 2019, when I took my oldest son, then five years old, to his first baseball practice. He was oblivious and I was terrified as we...
Grant VanAartsen
Juneteenth: Another “Independence Day” for our nation
Renae Hansen | NCP Editor On Wednesday, June 19, our nation will celebrate one of the newest, yet oldest, holidays here in the United States, Juneteenth. Federal and state offices, including the U.S. Postal Service and many banks, will be closed in observance of...
Celebrating June Dairy Month in South Dakota
June Dairy Month in South Dakota is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the state’s rich dairy heritage, recognizes the hard work of local dairy farmers, and promotes the nutritional benefits of dairy products. This month-long celebration offers a variety of...
Emery 8U Softball Wins League Tournament
The Emery 8U girls softball went to Howard on Saturday, June 8 and won the league tournament with a 4-0 record! Congratulations girls! Members of the team are: (back, l-r) coaches Ellie Kampshoff, Caitlin Olinger, Travis Holthaus, Ginny Zorr; (middle) Annabelle...
Kjetland Plays in SDFCA High School All-Star Game
The South Dakota Football Coaches Association all-star football game was held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Dana Dykhouse Stadium on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings. All of the players were graduating seniors from their schools, including...
Alexandria Legion gets season-opening win over Parkston
ALEXANDRIA LEGION BASEBALL Alexandria’s Post #41 player Esten Schlimgen hits a single in a win over Parkston to open the season. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Parkston scored the first two runs of the ball game, but Alexandria Post #41 scored the next 12...
Pierre Creek Trail Riders host Alexandria Horse Show
ALEXANDRIA HORSE SHOW A rider rounds poles with her horse during the Alexandria Horse Show. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Here are the results from the Alexandria Horse Show sponsored by the Pierre Creek Trail Riders on June 2, 2024:Women’sPoles: 1) April Herbst, 2) Crystal...
Dimock-Emery falls to Platte in 11 innings in league play
ENGQUIST SAFELY REACHES FIRST BASE Dimock-Emery’s Josh Engquist, #13, reaches first base in game versus Platte. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor The Platte Killer Tomatoes scored two runs in the top of the 11th inning to take an 8-6 win over Dimock-Emery in...
Know your fish transportation rules
If you had a good day on the water, chances are you have some fish with you. If you clean your fish before heading home, know the rules on fish transportation.To legally transport fish, you must: Not transport fish fillets unless those fillets can be readily counted....
Angels rally late to gain win over Rays
ZENS NAILS TWO-RUN HOMER AGAINST PARKSTON Alexandria’s Jerrod Zens is congratulated by teammates after hitting a 2-run homer against Parkston. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor The Alexandria Angels rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to sneak by the...