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Final Salem Chamber Downtown Market is Wednesday

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Join the Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market for our final market of the season on Wednesday, October 2, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Main Street, Salem! We’re wrapping up with a special celebration of “Octoberfest” and “Halloween,” and we’ve got...

Meet Glenn Wollman, the Kettle King KettleKorn owner and operator

KETTLE KING KETTLE KORN GLENN WOLLMAN A popular vendor’s booth at this summer’s Salem SD Chamber of Commerce Downtown Market has been Glenn Wollman’s Kettle Korn stand. With over 21 years of experience in the business, the former Bridgewater resident has mastered the...

McCook Central Homecoming King and Queen Crowned

Mason Sabers and Maddy Lauck were crowned the 2024 McCook Central Homecoming King and Queen during Coronation ceremonies on Sunday evening. Sabers is the son of Trent and Amy Sabers and Lauck is the daughter of Chad and Missy Lauck. Congratulations to the pair!

Montrose Homecoming Royalty

Members of the Montrose Homecoming Royalty crowned their king and queen, Elliott Bartlett and Makarie Wiebersick, Sunday in Montrose. The entire court included (back, l-r) Zoey Deters, Cloey Deters, Queen Makarie Wiebersick, King Elliott Bartlett, Logan Raap, Jackson...

Pickleball gains popularity in Alexandria

NEW PICKLE BALL LEAGUE STARTED IN ALEXANDRIA Two of the eight teams play in the new pickle ball league in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) In recent years, pickleball has surged in popularity across the United States, and Alexandria is now joining the trend. This...

Schroeder honored for 70 years as Legion member

70 YEARS IN THE AMERICAN LEGION John Schroeder (center) receives a certificate for 70 years in the American Legion from South Dakota Department Commander Kevin Morello and Alexandria Post 41 Commander Darin Kayser. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor...

SEDC to break ground Friday on housing development infrastructure

The Salem Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) will break ground at 8:30 a.m. this Friday, September 13th for their Colonial Estates infrastructure project, a project that will bring infrastructure for a total of 18 new single-family and multifamily housing lots on...

McCook CEnTRAL Homecoming Candidates

This year’s McCook Central 2024 Homecoming Royalty includes: (back, l-r) Lane Deutsch, Jackson Schmidt, Caleb Waldner, Mason Sabers, Joe Grady; (front) Karlie Stiefvater, Maddy Lauck, Ava Sieverding, Lauren Roling and Abbie Chase. Homecoming for McCook Central and...

Canistota Homecoming King and Queen

Levi Schroeder and Bailey Spicer were crowned the 2024 Canistota High School Homecoming King and Queen during coronation last week Monday, September 2. Candidates found out the winners by participating in a science experiment. After the fall sports teams were...