My name is Ross Tschetter. I am a 4th generation family farmer and cattleman in between Bridgewater and Salem, SD. I am writing today in support of Drew Peterson, who is running for re-election to serve District 19 in our House of Representatives.In the many years I...
Grant VanAartsen
Program will explore community’s Russian roots
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the wave of Germans-from-Russia immigrants that began arriving in Dakota Territory in 1874. But the story of that migration goes back to Europe and southern Russia prior to the exodus of thousands of German-speaking people who...
Shirley Ness
Age 94 Mitchell, SD May 19, 2024 Shirley Ness, 94, of Mitchell, SD, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Harvest Community Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland...
Myrtle Backlund
Age 91 Pierre, SD May 22, 2024 Myrtle Joyce Backlund, 91, of Pierre, SD, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Burial was at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis,...
R. Lee Corbin
Age 76 Montrose, SD May 24, 2024 R. Lee Corbin, 76, of Montrose, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Firesteel Care Center in Mitchell, SD. Funeral mass was held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Montrose. R. Lee Corbin was born January 26,...
Kayser excels in two sports for Hanson High School
HANSON ATHLETE EXCELS IN MULTIPLE SPORTS TOP LEFT: At the recent Hanson Invitational, Olivia Kayser throws the shot put. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Spring sports in South Dakota offer high school students, both boys and girls, chances to play in...
Area golfers to compete at State Meet
FIVE MCM GOLFERS QUALIFY FOR STATE McCook Central/Montrose will be having five athletes participating in next week’s state golf tournament in Brookings, SD. They are: (l-r) Liam Rayman, Mason Sabers, Khloie Klinkhammer, Lauren Roling, and Maddy Lauck. Troy Schwans |...
Athletes in all area schools find podium at State Track Meet
CANISTOTA RELAY TEAM BREAKS SCHOOL RECORD These Canistota girls broke the school record in the 4x100 that they set in 2023 of 53.23. During the prelims at the state track meet last weekend they ran it in 52.80, missing the finals by one spot. They are: (l-r) Natalie...
Congratulations State Track Participants
MCM’S SCHOCK PLACES SECOND IN TRIPLE JUMP McCook Central/Montrose jumper Mandi Schock placed second in the triple jump at the state meet this past weekend. TUTTLE MEDALS IN WEIGHTS AT STATE MEET Hanson’s Brock Tuttle made two trips to the podium last weekend as he...
Beavers season ends in Sweet 16 loss
Owen Reitzel | Editor FLORENCE – Hopes for a return to the state softball tournament for the second straight year ended for Hanson as the Beavers fell to Florence/Henry by a score of 5-2 on May 20.The Falcons scored two runs in their half of the first inning and added...