Little House Living By Merissa Alink Christmas is almost here, and planning is in full swing now. Have you ever stopped to think about how much time and planning we put into this one day?It can get overwhelming. You want to have a nice day, but you also know that you...
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‘Tis the season to drive sober: Drive sober or get pulled over
Letter to the Editor It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by following the law and refusing to drink and drive. During this busy winter holiday season, the South Dakota Department of Public...
Have you ever been behind a ‘slow poke?’
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Each day our cat Boris races through our house running so fast that his paws slip on the ceramic tile as he slides around corners. During his run he’s moving so fast that he’s almost a blur as he leaps from the...
Why, why, why, Delilah
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The angel of God appeared before a childless couple, Manoah and his wife telling them they would have a son. The angel gave the wife strict instructions on how she was to care for herself: no wine and do not eat anything...
Sen. Kolbeck and Rep. Ladner to sponsor a property tax valuation relief bill
Submitted article We can all agree that property taxes are skyrocketing! It is no longer an East River or West River issue, it’s statewide and it’s only getting worse. Many homeowners, whether they live in the city, in the county or on a farm or a ranch, have reached...
Mom’s purse
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer One of the things that I will always remember about my mom is her purse! I imagine the memory of the contents in her purse will forever stay with me. It was what my mom held closest to her, and you would rarely see her without it.From the...
State FFA champions named in Leadership Development Events
CONDUCT OF CHAPTER MEETINGS, FIRST PLACEThe Conduct of Chapter Meetings event is designed for high school freshmen to present a mock FFA meeting. Placing first was McCook Central. As pictured they are: (back, l-r) Gavin Kipp, Parker Randall, William Oyen, Tucker...
Don’t let cold and flu season knock you down; Try these 5 natural remedies
Cold and flu season are upon us, that time of year when body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion combine and can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days.Statistics show that the flu annually sickens millions of Americans, kills tens of thousands,...
Bridgewater area business, Innovative Ag LLC, sets itself apart with its local flavor
INNOVATIVE AG, A PIVOTAL FORCE IN THE COMMUNITYMore than just a business, Innovative Ag, located on Highway 81 east of Bridgewater, has become a pivotal force in the community, driven by a vision to be the local leader in planter technology, ag innovations, and...
Rieckman recognized with NAAE Outstanding Service Award
McCOOK CENTRAL’S RIECKMAN RECEIVES NAAE AWARDMcCook Central educator Terry Rieckman was recognized by the National Association of Agricultural Educators for his exemplary performance and dedication to agricultural education. Terry Rieckman, Salem, SD, was recognized...