The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy.In fact, during the holiday season, adults are five times more likely to say the level of stress...
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Canistota Junior American Legion Auxiliary member happily assists with VA Christmas Gift Shop
LOCALS ASSIST WITH VA CHRISTMAS GIFT SHOPRebecca Bond (left), Junior Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Jenarde Unit #162 in Canistota and her mother Danielle are pictured with some of the VA Christmas Gift Shop items in the background. A gift shop was held in...
Hanson County Child Protection Team helps families again at Christmas
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR COUNTY FAMILIESThe Hanson County Child Protection Team has collected Christmas gifts for children of families in need in Hanson County. Many of the gifts are seen here waiting to be wrapped for Christmas. ANGEL TREEAngel Trees, such as this one at...
Salem’s generosity raises $8,695 for Day of Giving Campaign
The Salem Area Foundation joined the “South Dakota Gives” and South Dakota Community Foundation Day of Giving Challenge again this year to raise funds to help the Salem Area Foundation improve and enrich the quality of life in Salem.This year’s campaign began with a...
Having a great year, want it to last forever: The perpetual impact of Montrose Area Foundation
As the year draws to a close, residents of Montrose and the surrounding areas are reflecting on the successes and positive changes that have marked the community in 2023. One key factor contributing to this ongoing success is the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF), an...
Jan Larson named to Prairie Business 40 under 40 list
Prairie Business magazine recently announced 2023’s 40 Under 40 recipients. The annual awards honor young professionals in the Dakotas and western Minnesota, each under the age of 40. These nominees come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds who have made...
Grants to support out-of-school time learning
The South Dakota Department of Education is supporting out-of-school time programs statewide. Such programs are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grants.The learning centers will provide academic...
Area students earn degrees at Minnesota State University
DONATED PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR MONTROSE STUDENTSThe Montrose Construction 1 class would like to thank Iron Wheel in Salem for their generous donation. Iron Wheel donated PVC pipe and fittings for students to cut and practice various fittings with. Minnesota State...
Salem American Legion Auxiliary Meets
The November 2023 meeting of Unit 140 American Legion Auxiliary was opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler with three officers, seven members and one guest. Chaplain Gottlob led the Unit in prayer also stepping in as Secretary for this meeting. Secretary...
Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 23
SANTA CLAUS ATTENDS ALEXANDRIA WINTER FESTIVALSanta Claus is ready to greet children at the recently held 1st Annual Winter Festival in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo...