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Over 1600 kids invade Emery for FFA event

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 |...

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.