ALEXANDRIA FIRE DISTRICT ACCEPTS GRANT The Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) recently announced 26 Community Grant recipients. Among them was the Alexandria Fire District. Pictured here, Kendra Mudder from TrioTel Communications, Inc. presents the grant check to...
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McCook Central honors Veterans with heartfelt ceremony and student tributes
HAVARD SPEAKS AT VETERANS DAY PROGRAM McCook Central Veterans Day program guest speaker Brian Havard addressed the audience, expressing gratitude to the veterans for their service and sacrifice. VETERANS DAY OBSERVED AT MONTROSE SCHOOL Veterans Day was observed in...
Canistota School honors Veterans with music, art, and surprise message
SURPRISE VIDEO MESSAGE RECEIVED AT VETERANS PROGRAM Canistota alumni/community member Hannah Remacle and Canistota community member Carrie Kunkel sent a SURPRISE video message to their family, friends and community that was played at the end of the Veterans Day...
Congratulations to Montrose All-State Choir Members
The Montrose Music Department had a successful weekend recently at the All-State Choir held in Sioux Falls. The quartet worked hard during rehearsals to put on a beautiful concert with 900 students from across the state. The Music Department also received an award for...
McCook Central Music Department honored for outstanding student participation
RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION The McCook Central Music Department received a prestigious award from the South Dakota Music Education Association (SDMEA) in recognition of its exceptional student involvement in music programs. An impressive 79...
Canistota Marching Band Showcase Held
CANISTOTA MARCHING BAND SENIOR BRADY SCOTT On Tuesday, October 29 the Canistota music program held their annual Marching Band Showcase and also recognized their senior members and their parents. Pictured here is Brady Scott with his parents Jeff and Angie Scott....
Salem Main Street Trick or Treat
The weather allowed for another successful Salem Main Street Trick or Treat last week Thursday with hundreds of kids and adults, both in costumes, enjoying the event. From the corner by Iron Wheel and Maynards all the way to Unite Church, both sides of the street were...
Hanson Schools Trunk or Treat
Two employees of Security State Bank provide candy to kids at Hanson School’s Trunk or Treat held in Alexandria on Sunday, October 27. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Gaspar honored with Spirit of Dakota – South Dakota’s premier women’s award
SPIRIT OF DAKOTA RECIPIENT LaVonne Gaspar (center) of Sioux Falls, a trailblazer in healthcare and advocacy for 57 years, was this year’s Spirit of Dakota Award recipient. The award was presented by Tona Rozum (left), Selection Commission Chairwoman, and Marilyn Hoyt...
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday: Clocks fall back one hour
Fall Back 1 hour time change message on a chalkboard sign on pumpkins with fall leaves and a straw hay Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during the summer and back again in the fall to make...