Work continues on the new Salem City Hall and Community Center located in the northeast corner of Salem. As the name implies, the new building will house Salem City Hall and will also be a community center. The building came to fruition after the Armory, also located...
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Winter in SE South Dakota
Each year around this time we like to put a photo in this paper showing the sign at the McCook Country Club in Salem so our subscribers outside of the area and our snowbirds that went south for the winter can see what it’s like here. Some years the sign is covered...
Montrose Dart Tournament Held Last Saturday
The Annual Dart Tournament took place at the Montrose Legion Hall on Saturday, January 25. Fifty teams of four each, guests, and Legion workers crowded into the Hall and the City Bar building. This event is a major fundraiser for the American Legion as they sell the...
It’s back: Second Annual Teddy Bear Toss
Last year the McCook Central FFA chapter helped host the Teddy Bear Toss on January 17th, 2024, which helped raise 234 stuffed animals for Sanford Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Home Society. The Teddy Bear Toss or Baskets for Bears is an event that the McCook...
SoDak Circuit esports tournament returning in October
South Dakota’s first free all-ages esports event is returning for another year.SDN Communications and its 17 member-owner companies will host the second edition of the SoDak Circuit on October 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center after the inaugural event in...
Crime statistics released from Hanson and McCook Counties
Owen Reitzel | Editor A new year brings end-of-the-year statistics and recently McCook and Hanson counties’ crime stats were released for 2024.Total calls in 2024 for McCook County were 3,724 and Hanson’s were 1,915. Other nearby counties, for comparison were Davison...
Possible SDPB budget cut worries activities association
By Dana Hess | For the S.D. NewsMedia Association A possible budget cut for South Dakota Public Broadcasting is causing concern for the South Dakota High School Activities Association.At its meeting on Wednesday, January 22, the SDHSAA board of directors heard a...
Barartini recognized as Canistota Good Samaritan Society’s Employee of the Month
Debi Barartini has been recognized as Canistota Good Samaritan Society’s (GSS) Employee of the Month.Debi has been with GSS Canistota for quite a few years and is a hard-working nurse. She has been willing to pick up shifts as a charge nurse and as a medication nurse....
First Dakota scholarship applications available
First Dakota National Bank announces the 2025-2026 First Dakota Scholarship applications are available. First Dakota understands the importance of higher education. We support our communities and the youth within them. First Dakota is proud to offer scholarships...
Card of Thanks
The family of Pat Eich would like to thank all those who sent cards, money, brought food, and called with words of sympathy. God bless.Charlie Eich and family