Canova VFD Chief Brooke Brunsvig The Canova Volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce the acquisition of a $22,500 grant from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. This substantial financial boost will empower the Canova VFD to upgrade its firefighting...
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A rewind of 2023 for Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project
SEFP RECALLS SUCCESSES OF 2023 Community, business, and school leaders of Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project communities came together on November 8th to discuss what is needed for this region to thrive. SEFP HOSTS BUSINESS SUCCESSION WORKSHOP IN 2023 Among...
Bridgewater Fire Department purchases new air compressor
The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased a new air compressor. They were able to do this because of the Bridgewater and surrounding area’s continued support through the donation letters and the Fireball event. This new compressor will fill the...
Sabers Family donates to Salem baseball
The Edgar and Tillie Sabers family has generously given a gift of $10,000 to Salem Baseball. The money will be used for renovations towards the baseball field in northeast Salem. The field has undergone numerous upgrades over the years and has become a very modern and...
Ace Hardware store breaks ground in Alexandria
GROUNDBREAKING FOR A NEW ACE HARDWARE IN ALEXANDRIAGroundbreaking for a new Ace Hardware to be built in Alexandria, SD took place on Tuesday, December 19. The business is hoping to be up and running by October of 2024. Participating in the ground breaking ceremonies...
McCook Dental packs food for “Lunch is Served”
The McCook Dental and friends spent a fun couple hours making sandwiches and packing 365 sack lunches for Lunch is Served. The lunches are for The Banquet, St. Francis House, People Ready, Short Staffed, Hire Quest, VOA 180 Axis Program, Call to Freedom, and The...
Haskamp ends 39-year coaching career at Hanson
HASKAMP GIVES UP FOOTBALL COACHING CAREERA familiar face in South Dakota high school sports, Hanson High School Head Football Coach Jim Haskamp will be ending a 39-year career as head coach for the Hanson Beavers. Haskamp, who rarely had a Friday night open during the...
Making a gift of commodities to Montrose Area Foundation
FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK DONATES TO FOOD PANTRY First Dakota National Bank has graciously donated fruit baskets to the McCook County Food Pantry. It’s a win-win. The purchase of the fruit baskets benefits the local FFA chapter. In return, the people that come to the...
Salem Chamber of Commerce Holiday Yard of the Month
The Salem Chamber of Commerce started a program two years ago where people can nominate a “Yard of the Month” in Salem, recognizing those who put a little special effort in making their yards something the homeowner and the residents of Salem can be proud of. This...
Tuschen Benifit held Friday evening
KYLE AND ANTHONY TUSCHENADDRESS CROWDKyle and Anthony Tuschen, sons of Jim and Amy Tuschen, address the crowd during Friday evening’s benefit for their family. JIM TUSCHEN BENEFIT COMMITTEEThe main force behind the success of the Jim Tuschen benefit was this core...