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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...

Streff Family Corn Maze welcomes fun seekers

SALEM AREA CORN MAZE OPENS FOR TWO WEEKENDS Andrew Streff stands proudly in the corn maze he created this year on the Streff Family Farm. Starting this weekend, September 7th and 8th, and continuing next weekend, September 14th and 15th, visitors are welcome to...

CWO (Retired) Knox Receives Distinguished Flying Cross

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Chief Warrant Officer (Retired) John Michael Knox (right), formerly of Montrose and now residing in Hartford, was honored in a special presentation ceremony at the Montrose American Legion. During the ceremony, he received the prestigious...

Montrose High School Homecoming Royalty Candidates

The 2024 Montrose High School Homecoming royalty candidates are: (back, l-r) Jackson Heumiller, Logan Raap, Elliott Bartlett; (front) Cloey Deters, Zoey Deters, and Makarie Wiebersick. Coronation for Montrose will be at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in the...