Grant VanAartsen

Spicer Reacher Career Milestone

Canistota’s Bailey Spicer set her 1000th set during the 3-0 win over Howard during the first round of region play on Monday, November 4th in Canistota. Congratulations Bailey!

Hawks Defeat Tigers in Region 3B Action

Canistota junior Katelyn Kennedy (#10) tips the ball over the net for a kill Monday during the first set of play vs. the Howard Tigers, as setter Bailey Spicer (#4) covers behind. The Hawks defeated Howard 3-0 in opening round play of Region 3B and moved on to face...

Hanson Schools Trunk or Treat

Two employees of Security State Bank provide candy to kids at Hanson School’s Trunk or Treat held in Alexandria on Sunday, October 27. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday: Clocks fall back one hour

Fall Back 1 hour time change message on a chalkboard sign on pumpkins with fall leaves and a straw hay Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during the summer and back again in the fall to make...

Tornado Safe Room project gets approval for Alexandria

Owen Reitzel | Editor The City of Alexandria received news from the South Dakota Department of Safety|Office of Emergency Management that Alexandria has been awarded a grant from FEMA GO for $448,011.01 for a Tornado Safe Room that the city has applied for in the...

General Election 2024 voting locations and information

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The 2024 General Election, set for Tuesday, November 5, promises to be one of the most important in recent memory. This election will determine the country’s course on crucial issues such as the economy, healthcare, immigration, climate...

Children’s Christmas Store seeks donations to spark joy of giving

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to prepare for the upcoming Children’s Christmas Store at Christ Lutheran Church in Salem on December 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This special event allows children to purchase gifts for their loved ones, promoting the joy...

Bridgewater Golfer Records Hole in One

On Monday, October 28, there were five Bridgewater golfers out at Valley View Golf Course in Freeman. Ed Meyer, Jim Julson, Paul Richards, Brian Weber and Doug Weber. Since it is close to the end of the golf season, these were about the only ones out there. These...