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...
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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...
Barn Raisin’ BBQ donates $20K to local programs
McCOOK COUNTY 4-H RECEIVES RIBFEST MONEY RIGHT: The Barn Raisin’ Committee is excited to announce that $10,000 from last summer’s Ribfest in Salem has been donated to the McCook County 4-H Program. Last Friday morning (l-r) Glenda Blindert, Lindsay Grace, Maureen...
Area towns receive grants from Xcel Energy
XCEL ENERGY GRANT FOR CANOVA Canova was one of the recipients of a $5,000 economic development grant from Xcel Energy. Champs employee Kamry Esser receives a $5,000 check from Xcel Energy’s Eric Pauli for renovations to be done at Champs. (Submitted Photo) XCEL ENERGY...
Grant awarded to City of Emery
$1,000 GRANT AWARD TO CITY OF EMERY Central Electric presented a $1,000 Operation Round-Up grant to the Emery City Council for tables and chairs on Monday, October 14. Pictured from left are: Central Electric Director-At-Large Merl Bechen and Emery City Council...
Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue has training session at Streff farm
SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS PRACTICE IN SALEM FIELD Prairie Dogs Search and Rescue (PDSAR) practiced tracking skills at the Streff farm near Salem. The K9s, trained in Tracking, Area Search, and Human Remains Detection, assist authorities in locating missing people. PDSAR...
Salem’s Pheasant Opener Sip & Shop: A fun alternative on the pheasant opener
The Salem SD Chamber is offering a special experience this Saturday, October 19, for those looking for an alternative to pheasant hunting.While South Dakota’s traditional pheasant hunting season kicks off on Saturday, not everyone is heading out to the fields. If...
Dykes Boys Grow Nearly 800 LB. Pumpkin
Gunner and Drake Dykes, sons of Dani and Eric Dykes, grew a giant pumpkin this summer at their home south of Salem. They entered their pumpkin in the Great SD Pumpkin Weigh-off at the Riverview Tree Farm Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 5th. They earned first...