RECOGNIZED BY THE ASSOCIATED SCHOOL BOARDS OF SDCongratulations to the Hanson School Board for being recognized by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. As pictured they are: (l-r) Quinton Patzlaff, Todd Waldera, Don Huber, Duane Letcher, and Gary Jarding....
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Winter Festival coming to Alexandria
Owen Reitzel | Editor A Winter Festival is coming to Alexandria on December 8.The festival came about from an event last year that was a fundraiser for Bobbie Aulner.Kendra Mudder is one of the organizers that are organizing the festival and they’re hoping to make it...
Is it possible to be. . .
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer I have been thinking about dualities in life lately and wondering if it is truly possible that emotions can and do have mindset combinations. They can be paradoxical more often than not.Have you ever felt the emotional tug-of-war between...
State 4-H livestock judging and skill-a-thon results
4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING AND SKILL-A-THON COMPETITORSFive 4-H members from McCook County participated in the 2023 State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon competitions September 15 and 16 in Brookings, SD. They are: (l-r) Skylar Stiefvater, Ryan Blagg, Max Nordlund,...
Stiefvater recognized as National Star finalist
Hadley Stiefvater, a McCook Central FFA member from Salem, SD, is an American Star in Agriscience finalist. The American Star Awards are the FFA’s highest achievement awards and represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The Star...
MC Music Boosters host successful Potato Supper
McCook Central Marching Band PerformanceAt the conclusion of the marching band season each year the McCook Central Music Boosters host a Potato Supper to cap off the season. Following the supper held this past Sunday, various musical selections were performed...
Salem High School Class of 1978 Reunites
The Salem High School Class of 1978 met for their 45th year class reunion in September during McCook Central’s and Montrose’s homecomings. They participated in the McCook Central parade, toured the new high school then met up back at the Brewery for fun, food, friends...
South Dakota pheasant opener is Saturday
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The traditional South Dakota pheasant opener is Saturday with shooting hours beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central Time across the state. The limit is three rooster pheasants.What is the outlook for this year’s season? Well, based on last...
Seahawk coach Jeff VanLeur gains 300th career win
300 Career Wins for Coach VanleurBridgewater-Emery/Ethan head football coach Jeff VanLeur earned his 300th career win on Friday, October 6, 2023 as the Seahawks claimed a 50-6 win over McCook Central/Montrose. Owen Reitzel | Editor Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan head coach...
Winter Festival coming to Alexandria
Owen Reitzel | Editor A Winter Festival is coming to Alexandria on December 8.The festival came about from an event last year that was a fundraiser for Bobbie Aulner.Kendra Mudder is one of the organizers that is organizing the festival and they’re hoping to make it...