Owen Reitzel | Editor The Prairie Creek Trail Riders were benefactors from two large donations made to improve their arena on the south side of Alexandria.John Pommer, a member of the Prairie Creek Trail Riders, explains what the donations were and how they came...
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Salem Community Library closed Nov. 30
The Salem Community Library will be closed November 30 for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will be open again Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Come in and check out the many new books we have been getting for your winter reading.
Crash results in serious injury
ALEXANDRIA - A Sioux Falls man sustained life-threatening injuries in a collision with a semi Wednesday morning, November 13 on SD Highway 38 north of Alexandria, SD.The names of the persons involved have not been released.Preliminary crash information indicates the...
Montrose Area Foundation to host community appreciation event
In 2008, a group of visionary residents from the Montrose area came together with a mission to shape a brighter future for their community. Sixteen years later, the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF) proudly stands as a beacon of that mission, continuing to strengthen the...
Holiday fun with Santa, pet portraits, and a bake sale at local courthouse
Area residents are invited to enjoy holiday festivities while supporting two great local causes!Mark your calendar now. On Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., bring the whole family to the McCook County Courthouse at 130 W. Essex Ave. in Salem. There, you’ll...
Salem and Montrose blood drives planned
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, December 5 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Salem American Legion Post #140 hall. You can contact Cheryl D. at 605-770-6485 or go online to Vitalant.org to make an appointment.Montrose will also be hosting a blood drive on...
Plan your float entry now
Salem’s Hometown Christmas Parade of Lights set to sparkle on December 6th Salem Community Women, in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and First Dakota National Bank, is excited to host the annual Parade of Lights at their Hometown Christmas on Friday,...
McCook County Sheriff’s Office hosts holiday shopping for families in need
The McCook County Sheriff’s Office will be taking DARE program essay winners from McCook County schools Christmas shopping with officers in early December. The event will provide gifts for four families in need, aiming to create a memorable and joyful Christmas for...
McCook County welcomes decorators for “Christmas at the Courthouse”
Christmas at the Courthouse is open to any business, club, organization, or family in McCook County that would like to decorate a tree in the courthouse in Salem. There is no cost to do this, it is for the community to share the holiday spirit.We ask that all trees be...
Alexandria Feather Party Held
A table full of raffle prizes were won at the Alexandria Legion Post #15, Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion annual Feather Party fundraiser held on Friday November 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)