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McCook Central Music Booster Annual Potato Supper to be held

The McCook Central Music Boosters are once again holding the annual Potato Supper event. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 15, 2023. Supper will be served from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room with the performances starting at 7:05 p.m. in the McCook...

2023 SD State Fair results for Hanson County

2023 SD State Fair results for Hanson County The 2023 South Dakota State Fair was held August 31, 2023 - September 4, 2023 in Huron, SD at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. Results from Hanson County 4-H members are as follows: Livestock Results Breeding Beef:...

McCook Central FCA holds prayer event

The McCook Central Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathered at the flagpole in front of the school early on Wednesday, September 27th to “pray for our school, friends, leaders, and our country”. The event began at 7:30 in the morning and concluded at 7:45 with...

McCook Central fellowship of Christian athletes

The McCook Central Fellowship of Christian Athletes pose for a photo after gathering at the flagpole in front of the school to pray for our school, friends, leaders, and country. Members pictured are: (back, l-r) Paul Kaffar, Abby Wagner, Jase Heumiller, Cody Heinz,...

Record 450 FFA jackets awarded by SD FFA Foundation

To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy. This fall, a record number 450 South Dakota FFA members from 84 chapters...

United Church of Canistota to host turkey supper

United Church of Canistota will be hosting a turkey supper on Wednesday, October 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This year they will have the options of dine-in, carry-out or delivery. For dine-in, the ticket prices are: adults (ages 11 & up) - $11.00; child (ages 4-10)...

Leonard Aulner

Age 76 Formerly of Alexandria September 6, 2023 Leonard Aulner, formerly of Alexandria, SD, passed away peacefully under hospice care in Houston, TX, on September 6, 2023. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at St. Mary of Mercy...

Chad Bell

Age 42 Formerly of Alexandria, SD September 18, 2023 Chad Bell, 42, formerly of Alexandria, SD, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, due to an automobile accident while on a mountain biking adventure in Wyoming. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date....

Epiphany Gun Club holds annual youth shoot

The Epiphany Gun Club held its annual youth trap shoot on Sunday, September 24, 2023. It was a nice day with only a short rain delay. There were 56 young shooters from area towns participating. We would like to say thank you to the individuals and area businesses that...

Parker cross country meet results

McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE’S NOAH DURFEEMcCook Central/Montrose eighth grader Noah Durfee took ninth place in the 4000m JV division of the Parker cross country meet last Wednesday with a time of 17:14.5. The Parker Cross Country meet was held on Wednesday, September 27,...