HANSON SUPERINTENDENT JIM BRIDGE Hanson Superintendent Jim Bridge points at the graduates during his last speech as Bridge has resigned effective at the end of the school year. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) SLABA GIVES KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT HANSON Former Hanson High School...
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McCook Central Class of 2024
FATHER AND DAUGHTER SHARE A HUG McCook Central graduating senior Vivian Koepsell and her dad Colin share a hug during McCook Central commencement exercises on Saturday afternoon. McCook Central Class of 2024 held their commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon with...
TrioTel Communications announces scholarship recipients
Isayah Price Hanson High School Jase Heumiller McCook Central High School Reese Marek Hanson High School Korbyn Kayser Bridgewater-Emery High School Sierra Weber Bridgewater-Emery High School Vivian Koepsell McCook Central High School Congratulations to the Graduating...
Gau named recipient of annual Clarke Award
Paige Gau Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD has announced the annual Clarke Awards for Excellence. Paige Gau, Alexandria, Assistant Professor of Nursing, was awarded the Clarke Award for Teaching Excellence. IT Systems Administrator and Programmer Wim...
McCook Central Preschool info: 2024-2025 school year
The McCook Central School District has begun taking names of students interested in enrolling in our preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer preschool for children ages 3 and 4 as well as a Headstart program. Children must be 3 by September 1st to...
Farmers Union celebrates Turner County farm family
by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union A 1998 conversation in Dave Hansen’s milking parlor changed the trajectory of Dave’s family’s farming operation. “I remember I was planning a trip for us and I was going to ask Nicole to marry me,” recalled Brian Spurrell....
Which herbs are perennial in our growing area?
Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener The other day I had someone ask me, “what herbs can we grow here that will come back every year?” This is an excellent question. The answer has a lot of “depends on” to it.First off, it depends on where it is...
Sales and property tax refund program open to senior citizens and citizens with disabilities
South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, eligible individuals may receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid...
MCM girls win first at Jesse James Invitational
JESSE JAMES INVITATIONAL TEAM CHAMPION These MCM girls shot a team total of 332 (top three of four golfers scored to determine team score) to win the Jesse James Invitational Golf Tournament last week Friday in Garretson. They are: (l-r) Maddy Lauck (108), Khloie...
Angels grab season-opening road win
McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE SOFTBALL MCM short stop Ashtyn Deknikker (left) gets the tag at second for an out for the Fighting Cougars on Friday, May 10th. MCM won 19-7 over Parkston. Owen Reitzel | Editor MENNO – The Alexandria Angels opened their 2024 amateur season on...