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McCook County Food Pantry Wins $5,000 Donation

Thanks to a promotion by the sports retail store Scheel’s and many votes on Facebook, the McCook County Food Pantry was awarded a $5,000 donation. The money was part of a promotional giveaway campaign called the Scheels Day of Giving where $50,000 is donated to local...

Montrose celebrates Community Christmas

MR. AND MRS. CLAUS AT MONTROSE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS A special couple visited Montrose on Sunday, December 15 as Christmas in the Valley was being celebrated in town. As busy as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are this time of year, they always have time for children of all...

Bridgewater-Emery Senior Project Brings Joy to DCC Residents

Bridgewater-Emery senior Austin Kjetland held a caroling program at the Diamond Care Center nursing home in Bridgewater Sunday, December 15th for his Senior Project. The community was invited to sing Christmas carols for the nursing home residents. The residents...

The perpetual impact of Montrose Area Foundation

As 2024 unfolds, residents of Montrose and the surrounding areas are reflecting on the achievements and positive developments that continue to enrich the community. One pivotal organization driving these successes is the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF), an entity...

Area Courthouses Showcase Community Christmas Trees

The Hanson County Courthouse and the McCook County Courthouse are both currently adorned with trees from throughout the local communities. Above are just a few of the trees located at the Hanson County Courthouse. There’s still time to stop down and see the trees and...

Santa Comes to Alexandria’s Winterfest

Santa talks to Sophia, Emma, and Amelia Keil, daughters of Jake and Callie Keil at Alexandria’s Winterfest on December 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)

Holidays call for early newspaper deadlines

As the holidays approach, please note the following adjusted deadlines for article submissions to “The Special”: For the issue dated Thursday, December 26, submissions must be received by Friday, December 20, 2024, by 12:00 noon. For the issue dated Thursday, January...

Stiefvater receives $2,000 Farming for the Future Scholarship

FARMING FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Scholarship winners are pictured...

Knights to host free throw competition Jan. 5

Salem St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shoot will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025. All boys and girls ages 9-14 encouraged to attend!Registration at 1:00 p.m. with shooting starting at 1:30.There will be a new location this year. It is at McCook Central...