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Gov. Noem signs Blaze Pink Bill into law

Last week Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1228, which provides that required exterior hunting garments may be fluorescent pink, into law. “This bill is very special because it is the first bill to be sponsored by a father-daughter legislator duo,” said Governor Noem....

Legislative Cracker Barrel held in Alexandria recently

DISTRICT 19 CRACKER BARREL HELD IN ALEXANDRIA Rep. Drew Peterson, Senator Kyle Schoenfish, and Rep. Jessica Bahmuller (from l-r) answer questions from the audience at a cracker barrel in Alexandria recently. The three legislators represent District 19, which includes...

Hanson Beaverettes earn trip to State “A” Tournament

After a 49-45 win over Florence/Henry in the SoDak 16 round of the Class “A” girls basketball tournament, the Hanson Beaverettes girls basketball team celebrates their berth in the Class “A” State Tournament. Hanson, seeded #7 in the state tournament, will open play...

A Typical February school day in South Dakota?

If you were to guess at when this picture was taken you may think sometime in late spring, probably around the end of April or first part of May. Well, you’d be wrong by about two months. These are McCook Central elementary children enjoying a nice, sunny, warm,...

Salem childcare study finds definite need

DISCUSSION ON CHILDCARE SURVEY RESULTSJessica Meyers (left), Co-Founder and CEO of Porchlight, was in Salem last week Wednesday evening to go over the results from a community survey inquiring about the need for childcare in Salem. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer On...

Salem’s 17th Annual Ladies Night Out, a success

COME ON DOWN!The 17th Annual Ladies Night Out in Salem was themed with a “Price is Right” flavor as contestants played games for prizes. Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Themed with a “Price Is Right game show,” the 17th Annual Ladies Night Out, hosted by the Salem...

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” in what is officially known as Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning we will set our clocks ahead to 3:00 a.m., effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to...

17th Annual Learning Bridge Daycare Chili Cook-off approaching

The 17th Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off, benefiting the Learning Bridge Daycare in Bridgwater, is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, this year at the Bridgewater Fire Hall from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite soup, whether that...

Hansen receives company’s real estate award

Marshall Hansen Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, is pleased to announce that Marshall Hansen from Salem, SD was recently presented the Farmers National Company Gold Eagle Award for his outstanding efforts...

Arend on DWU fall graduate program dean’s list

College news Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD recently released its fall 2023 dean’s list for those seeking graduate degrees which includes 27 university students.To qualify for the graduate dean’s list, students must have completed 9 hours of graded...