Grant VanAartsen

Wishing Mrs. Coldman and Rachel Schaeffer the BEST!

WE WILL MISS YOU TWO! The Montrose School District, along with the Orland Colony, would like to say thank you to Rachel Schaeffer (left) and Wendy Coldman (right) for their service to the school district. The Montrose School District, along with the Orland Colony,...

National EMS Week celebrated May 19-25, 2024

National EMS Week, celebrated annually in May, is a time to honor the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly in emergency medical services (EMS). This week-long event, typically observed in the third week of May, highlights the crucial role that EMS providers...

Public notices highlight insurance companies’ financial condition

In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year. The...

Darrell Tuschen

Age 84 Salem, SD May 9, 2024 Darrell Tuschen, 84, of Salem, SD, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salem. Darrell Donald Tuschen was born to...

Kenneth Graupmann

Age 81 May 10, 2024 Kenneth “Ken” H. Graupmann, died Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Alexandria, SD with burial at St. Mary of Mercy Cemetery in...

Grace Anderson

Age 95 Brookings, SD April 30, 2024 Grace Elizabeth Anderson, 95, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Salem, SD, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at The Neighborhoods in Brookings. Funeral services were on Saturday, May 4 at Sun Prairie Baptist Church, rural Salem....

Robert Carlson

Age 68 Gillette, WY December 4, 2023 Robert Allen Carlson passed away on December 4, 2023, at Gillette, WY following a valiant battle with cancer. Bob was well loved by family and friends and was a valued employee of NAPA Auto Parts for 46 years. Robert was born on...

James Johnson

Age 86 Mitchell, SD May 12, 2024 James B. Johnson, 86, of Mitchell, SD, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Bittner Funeral Chapel with a 4:30 p.m. prayer service. James B....

Canistota Class of 2024

CANISTOTA SENIORS HONORED WITH AWARDS Canistota senior Cayden Scott, at left, was awarded the “Chris Amberg White” award. This honor is given to the student who achieved the highest level of academic improvement, community involvement, and good citizenship. Senior...

Montrose Class of 2024

The Montrose Class of 2024 held their commencement ceremony on Saturday with eleven students graduating. They are: (back, l-r) Matthew Woodward, Ty Morrison, Alexander Brown, Kellen Kueter, Connor McGuire, Carter Jandl, Matthew Casilli; (front) Brooklyn Flannery,...