Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Getting a cat tree is one of the best things we’ve done. Our cat Boris prompted our decision to get a cat tree. When we first brought Boris home from the animal shelter, he constantly jumped onto the kitchen...
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Destroyed and rebuilt
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent In 586 BC God’s house, the symbol of His presence with the Israelites and the temple constructed through Solomon, was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. After two years King Cyrus decreed, the Jews could return to...
Farewell to a community that saved us
Letter to the Editor My name is Angela George, and I live in Canistota. My family and I have called this place home since the summer of 2019, when I took my oldest son, then five years old, to his first baseball practice. He was oblivious and I was terrified as we...
Juneteenth: Another “Independence Day” for our nation
Renae Hansen | NCP Editor On Wednesday, June 19, our nation will celebrate one of the newest, yet oldest, holidays here in the United States, Juneteenth. Federal and state offices, including the U.S. Postal Service and many banks, will be closed in observance of...
Celebrating June Dairy Month in South Dakota
June Dairy Month in South Dakota is a time-honored tradition that celebrates the state’s rich dairy heritage, recognizes the hard work of local dairy farmers, and promotes the nutritional benefits of dairy products. This month-long celebration offers a variety of...
Know your fish transportation rules
If you had a good day on the water, chances are you have some fish with you. If you clean your fish before heading home, know the rules on fish transportation.To legally transport fish, you must: Not transport fish fillets unless those fillets can be readily counted....
Bahmuller, Peterson win Republican primary election
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As the votes came in Tuesday night it was a battle all night long as incumbent Drew Peterson struggled to stay ahead of challenger Steven Mettler in the Republican District 19 House of Representatives Primary Election. Peterson...
Fun Days coming to Emery again
EMERY FUN DAYS PERFORMER LEFT: Performer Chris Pohlson will be playing Saturday night June 8 at the Emery Fun Days. (Submitted photo) Owen Reitzel | Editor The annual Emery Fun Days will be held on June 8th with many activities going on throughout the day.Fun Days...
Little Tykes Daycare expansion begins
LITTLE TYKES DAYCARE ADDITION BEGINS Workers start building the addition for the Little Tykes Daycare on Main Street in Alexandria that has been in the plans for years. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor A long-awaited addition is being built at the Little...
Bridgewater-Emery FFA students’ “advisor tributes” earn them scholarships
Agriculture education teachers/FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring students put into words, as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute Scholarship application, how their ag teachers/FFA advisors have impacted their lives. Sixteen...