In conjunction with Alexandria’s Winter Festival happening on Saturday, December 9th, the Alexandria United Methodist Church will be hosting a Bake Sale accepting free-will donations, with all proceeds going to the Hanson County Child Protection Team.We invite...
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SDSU Extension presents staff and faculty awards
South Dakota State University Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference Sept. 26-28, 2023, at the Ramkota Conference Center in Pierre, South Dakota.Awards include recognition of...
Benefit planned for Tuschen family
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Friends, family, and community members are joining together to support Salem resident Jim Tuschen and his family after Tuschen suffered a medical condition in August. A benefit is scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023 beginning at 4:00...
OLLI in South Dakota – Learning for the love of it
Sioux Falls, S.D. -- That back-to-school feeling isn’t just for the young – it’s also for the young of heart. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of South Dakota brings all the fun of college-level learning to Sioux Falls, Brookings and...
Salem Chamber of Commerce meets
The Salem Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the First Dakota Basement at 12:00 noon. The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financial; Kendra Mudder, TrioTel; Charlotte Roesler, City of Salem; Troy Schwans, The...
Holiday hazard prevention: Steps to a safe and accident-free season
As the holidays approach, you might be hosting guests, shopping for gifts and decorating your home. While all these activities can bring a lot of joy into the season, they can also bring an increase in risks. Prepare by following these six tips to prevent damage....
Do you have computer problems?
Paws for thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier |CorrespondentI work from home using a computer. When the space-bar at the lower edge of my computer keyboard quit working recently, I tipped the keyboard over and shook it in case something was lodged between the keys causing...
Sears Christmas catalog
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer With Holiday shopping in full swing, I can’t help but remember the days when the arrival of the Winter Christmas Catalog came out. It was called The Christmas Wish Book and I would look forward to it every year!The Sears Wish Book was a...
It’s time to re-visit caring for your Christmas Poinsettia
Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener One of the most common, yet beautiful plants of the holiday season is the Poinsettia. What used to only come in red, now comes in a wide variety of colors and custom decorative add-ons like glitter and scents.You...
Women of the Bible
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The Israelites brought sin upon themselves through idol worship. Israel began a vicious cycle of exchanging worship of God for their idolatry. God’s people didn’t set out to be idolaters but they intermarried with...