Over 40 students from Canistota High School, along with band/choir instructor Mrs. Perry, Principal Mr. Olson, and ten parent chaperones, traveled by bus to Branson, MO on Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6. The band and choir performed while also enjoying some site...
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Speich takes over reins at Hanson County Extension Office
Penny Speich Owen Reitzel | Editor In January a change took place at Hanson County’s Extension office as Penny Speich was promoted from Extension Office Manager/4-H Assistant to SDSU 4-H Youth Educator, replacing Kyle Beach. Speich came to Hanson County in May...
Summer projects ahead for Alexandria and Emery
Owen Reitzel | Editor Summer is just around the corner, bringing a busy season for both Alexandria and Emery.Last year, the City of Alexandria was awarded a grant for a new tornado safe room to be located near the concession stand by the baseball field.“Originally, we...
State FFA Convention results coming soon
The State FFA Convention was held recently, and this newspaper is in the process of collecting results from all the FFA chapters within our coverage area. Be sure to check next week’s issue as we begin publishing those results and highlighting the accomplishments of...
Knights of Columbus to hold benefit for young Lainey Raap
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RALLY FOR LAINEY RAAP BENEFIT EVENT Lainey Raap, daughter of Ashlynn and Andrew, was diagnosed with stage two germ cell cancer in February 2024. There will be a silent auction and meal for her put on by the Montrose-Humboldt Knights of Columbus on...
Rep. Bahmuller reflects on legislative session, eminent domain, and election integrity
Owen Reitzel | Editor The 100th session of the South Dakota State Legislature is now in the books, with many controversial bills passed and some that didn’t pass, and District 19 Representative Jessica Bahmuller (R-Alexandria) added her thoughts about what happened...
Bridgewater Community Cantata Members
Members of this year’s Bridgewater Community Cantata are: (back, l-r) Austin Kjetland, Dan Clarke, Joel Fluth, Darrell Hofer, Vernon Hofer, Bob Perry; (middle) Lorna Decker, Elizabeth Kretschmer, Cassie Waltner, Kathy Liesinger, Carlyn Hofer, Beth Kirkpatrick, Karla...
BERP training program comes to Hanson County
BERP TRAINING TEACHES WHAT TO EXPECT IN VEHICULAR CATTLE EMERGENCIES Lisa Pederson from the NDSU Extension office shows first responders where to cut open a trailer to extract livestock from a wreck during a Bovine Emergency Response Plan & Training program in...
Filling the hardware gap: Salem Lumber expands its offerings
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Salem Lumber Co. in Salem is stepping up to meet the community’s needs by expanding its selection to include a wide range of hardware supplies. With the closing of Zapp Hardware, owner Brad Kranz saw an opportunity to fill the gap and...
Emery Fire Department pancake supper a success
LONGSTANDING FUNDRAISER HELD AT EMERY FIRE DEPARTMENT Members of the Emery Fire Department dish out pancakes and sausages at the annual supper to raise money for the fire department. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) The Emery Fire Department’s annual Pancake and Sausage Supper...