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Dedicated committee keeps Salem’s Downtown Market growing strong

MEMBERS OF THE SALEM DOWNTOWN MARKET COMMITTEE Pictured are members of the hardworking committee behind Salem’s monthly Downtown Market. They are: (back, l-r) Mitch Rayman, Bob Westhoff, Brandi McPherson, Kendra Mudder; (front) Alyssa Ternes, Val Westhoff, Carla...

Hanson County Child Protection Team receives grant for Open Closet

CENTRAL ELECTRIC GRANT PRESENTED TO CHILD PROTECTION TEAM A $500 Operation Round-Up grant was recently awarded to the Hanson County Child Protection Team. Pictured during the presentation are (l-r): Mark Hofer, Central Electric board member representing Hanson County;...

Barn Raisin’ BBQ People’s Choice Rifest Winners

Eric Schierholz, Tyler Snyders, and Reese Ecklein (center, left to right) earned top honors at this year’s Barn Raisin’ BBQ RibFest, taking home the People’s Choice award and also first place for favorite sides. They are pictured with event coordinators Kevin Blagg...

Danielsen to lead SDHSAA board

Danielsen By Dana Hess | S.D. NewsMedia Association The next leader of the South Dakota High School Activities Association will be Watertown Superintendent Jeff Danielsen. Danielsen is a former Salem resident. His parents, Gene and Karen Danielsen still resided in...

Newspaper continues efforts to resolve delivery delays

Customers in 573 ZIP codes experiencing unnecessary delays Troy Schwans | Managing Editor A few weeks ago, I shared how your newspaper makes its way into your mailbox each week. In short, we deliver the paper to the Salem Post Office every Thursday morning without...

The Special office to close for Independence Day

In celebration of Independence Day, The Special newspaper office in Salem will be closed on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4.Despite the holiday closure, the deadline for submissions for the upcoming issue remains unchanged—Monday at 5:00 p.m. as usual.We wish all...

Open House for Schwans’ Bridal Shower

You’re invited to a bridal shower honoring Rachel Schwans, bride-to-be of Carston Schallenkamp, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall in Bridgewater, SD.Rachel is the daughter of Troy and Laurie Schwans of Salem, and Carston is the son...

Open House for Heumiller’s Bridal Shower

Please join us for an open house bridal shower for Samantha Heumiller on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Brett Snyders’ home located at 43596 252nd St., Salem. Samantha is the daughter of Nicole Snyders Bakke and Doug Heumiller. The couple is...

Open House for Dykstra’s 95th Birthday

Helen Dykstra is celebrating her 95th birthday. There will be an open house for her at her home from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6. Her address is 26793 454th Ave., Parker, SD 57053.