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Gessner recognized during SDSU Extension Fall Conference

South Dakota State University Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference. This year’s event was September 30 to October 2, 2024, in Spearfish. Awards include recognition of SDSU...

Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion

Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night, November 1, starting at 7:00 p.m.This is a very family-friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.It will be a prepay format of 15 games/1 card for $15.00....

Stiefvater wins scholarship dollars during social media contest

By Lura Roti South Dakota Farmers Union awarded $100 in scholarship dollars to South Dakota students advocating for agriculture as part of the Farming For the Future Scholarship Contest. During the first two weeks of the seven-week contest Lilly Blume of Redfield;...

Montrose High School to host Veteran’s Day Program

Please join us for the Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the Montrose High School.The Montrose National Honor Society will provide donuts and coffee for our Veterans and their families at 9:00 a.m. The first two rows of the east parking...

Salem Main Street Trick or Treat Set for October 31

The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce is excited to again sponsor its annual Main Street Trick or Treat event on Thursday, October 31, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and visit participating businesses throughout Salem for Halloween...

Salem Chamber businesses to sponsor Holiday Giveaway

Troy Schwans | Editor Don’t look now, but the holidays aren’t that far away and the Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce and member businesses are gearing up for their annual Holiday Giveaway!In past years, the Chamber and its members have given away hams and turkeys, but...

South Dakota Farmers Union Social Media Cash Winner

Karlie Stiefvater of Salem is a student at McCook Central High School. She is among the students to win cash for college as a weekly social media winner in the Farming for the Future advocacy contest sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union.

United Church of Canistota hosts GriefShare informational meeting

The United Church of Canistota will be hosting an informational meeting on Sunday, November 17, at 5:00 p.m. for those interested in GriefShare, an internationally recognized support program designed to help individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one and...

Freeman museum plans ‘skeleton hunt’ Nov. 1

“You may have heard of museums being haunted,” says Heather Haggerty, curator at Heritage Hall Museum & Archives (HHM&A). “While we’re unaware of any ghosts at HHM&A, we’ve learned skeletons will be on the loose in our museum in early November.”“We’re...