BRIDGEWATER-EMERY FFA HOSTS 1,600 STUDENTS Bridgewater-Emery FFA Advisor Alex Toupal talks to some of the estimated 1,600 students from around the state that came to the Career Development Event held in Emery on March 3 in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel |...
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Jarding makes Hanson wrestling history
Owen Reitzel | Editor High school girls wrestling is new to the state of South Dakota as it became a sanctioned sport in 2021 and has been growing since.At Hanson School, wrestling, both girls and boys, has been going for just a couple of years.This year, freshman...
Salem Chamber Burger Battle begins Monday!
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s back! Salem is again hosting a Burger Battle beginning Monday, March 17, sponsored by the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce.Five Salem eating establishments will be participating in what will be a culinary delight to area residents. For...
Stiefvater one of four 2025 Regional Conservation Legacy award winners
The American Soybean Association congratulates this year’s regional winners of the 2025 Conservation Legacy Award:-Benjamin and Shannon Tignor Ellis, Champlain, Virginia (South Region)-Jim O’Connell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Midwest Region)-Kurt Stiefvater, Salem, South...
SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge winners were actually the Montrose fourth graders
In last week’s “The Special,” an article submitted about the winning class of the SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge at the Montrose School was misidentified as the fifth grade. The actual winning class was the fourth grade class of Mrs. Kim Kane. Apologies for the mistake and a...
Announcing Youth Excursion 2025 to Bismarck, North Dakota
Calling all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors! Is your parent or guardian an active member-owner of Southeastern Electric? If so, you’re eligible to apply for an unforgettable summer experience: Youth Excursion 2025!If chosen, you will receive an...
Ries bridal shower March 22
Please join us for a bridal shower for Aleah Ries on Saturday, March 22 at Sun Prairie Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Aleah will marry Caleb Wobig on June 7.Aleah is a graduate from USD in Dental Hygiene 2024. Caleb is a graduate of SDSU in Agriculture Systems...
First Dakota announces upcoming Shred Day
Identity theft remains one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. It has been ranked one of the top consumer concerns for several years. First Dakota National Bank wants to help by giving you the opportunity to shred any personal information free of...
Betty Eilts 85th birthday open house
Betty Eilts will celebrate her 85th birthday with an open house, March 16, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Emery. Betty’s birthday is March 20.Cards may be sent to Betty Eilts, PO Box 300, Bridgewater SD 57319.
Card of thanks from Don Laufman Family, Mike & Nancy Laufman and Dave & Robin Mammenga
Thank you for all the cards, the flowers and plants and for all the hugs and love we have felt from our friends and family with our dad’s passing.Thank you to Tieszen Memorial Home for taking such wonderful care of him the last 2 ½ years and for letting us have his...