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Ways to take the stress out of Holiday hosting

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...

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...

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...