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Tom’s Auto Clinic celebrates 45 years in business

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS Tom Steilen, owner of Tom’s Auto Clinic in Alexandria, stands next to a repair he’s making on a pickup as he celebrates 45 years being in business. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Tom’s Auto Clinic, a long-time staple at the...

Scheff brothers experience big game hunt for disabled youth

BROTHERS ENJOY SPECIAL BIG GAME HUNT Brothers Jaren and Jaxon Scheff from Montrose were among a small group of youth hunters that participated in a big game hunt specifically catered for young hunters with disabilities. TARGET PRACTICE BEFORE THE HUNT Jaren and Jaxon...

Traditional pheasant hunting opener nearing

Troy Schwans | Editor It’s fall, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the harvest is in full swing. That means there’s also one very popular event about to happen – the traditional pheasant season opener in South Dakota!It’s termed...

Jerico Shape earns top honors in academic achievement

Jerico Shape Jerico Shape, a dedicated teacher, paraprofessional, and coach at the Marion School District, has reached an impressive milestone by being inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society.To earn this prestigious recognition, he had to be among the top one...

Area Schools Attend Freshman Impact at Hanson School

RE-CREATED SCENE FOR FRESHMAN IMPACT EVENTThe Freshman Impact re-created an accident scene (pictured here) with one police officer trying to console a distracted student seeing her friend who has passed away in the accident. (Photo/Kendra Endorf and Sarah Doyle) Owen...

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!