BE FCCLA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED ON NATIONAL STATEBridgewater-Emery FCCLA members Candice Stahl (left) and Tessa Burke (right) earned national honors at the 2025 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., held July 5-9. Stahl placed first in the nation in the...
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New vendor brings over 30 years of farm fresh experience to Downtown Market
FRESH FROM THE FARMTravis Nelson of Rushmore, Minnesota, will be one of the new vendors at the upcoming Salem Downtown Market on Wednesday, August 6. Nelson has been growing and selling farm-fresh produce for 31 years and offers a wide variety of vegetables, including...
Area Fire Fighters WoRK on Certification
Firefighters from Salem and nearby communities participated in a Firefighter I & II State Certification class last Wednesday in Salem. A house slated for demolition served as the training site, giving new firefighters the opportunity to practice hands-on skills...
Newspaper reps take delivery complaints to USPS officials in meeting last week
Postal Delivery Update Newspaper leaders demand fixes for ongoing 573 ZIP Code delays Troy Schwans | Managing Editor After weeks of mounting frustration over ongoing newspaper delivery delays, especially for customers in South Dakota’s 573 ZIP code region, newspaper...
Welcome to Salem – Annie’s Treasured Home & Vintage opens on Main Street
ANNIE’S TREASURED HOME & VINTAGE OPENS IN SALEMAnnie Nottoli stands inside her newly opened store, Annie’s Treasured Home & Vintage, in Salem. The shop features a curated mix of vintage finds, home décor, gift items, baked goods, and spa products from around...
Canistota Legion Post 162 float
The Canistota Sport Days parade was held last Saturday. Canistota Legion Post 162 members (l-r) Lloyd Finnerin, Luke Hutchenson, Brian Kruse, John Lambertz and Roger Ketcham threw beads out to the crowd as they went through the Canistota Sport Days parade route. Look...
Perfect evening draws large crowd to Salem Downtown Market
Car enthusiasts had plenty to admire during the Salem Chamber Downtown Market on Wednesday, July 9. A lineup of classic and modern vehicles drew a crowd along Main Street, adding to the festive atmosphere of the evening event. Car shows remain a favorite summertime...
Nielsens named Grand Marshals for Canistota Sport Days Parade
GRAND MARSHALS HONORED FOR THEIR COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Jeff and Janine Nielsen have been named Grand Marshals of the 2025 Canistota Sport Days Parade, set for Saturday, July 12. The couple moved to Canistota in 1991, built a thriving grocery business, and have been...
Emery’s Little Huskies Daycare to close due to financial losses
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor After nearly 25 years of caring for the children of the community, the City of Emery’s daycare, Little Huskies, will close its doors on Friday, July 11, 2025. The decision comes after significant financial losses and a difficult but...
Montrose 4th of July Parade
Montrose had its own impromptu parade on the 4th of July. The parade is organized every year by Keith Raap who leads the group on his restored John Deere tractor. He was joined by about 20 other tractors, side-by-sides, and vehicles. The parade traveled through Main...