We hope you can join us for the Alexandria Winter Festival on December 8th and 9th. Follow along on Facebook (Alexandria Winter Festival) for any information in regards to this event. All proceeds and fundraising efforts will be given to the Hanson County Child...
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Salem’s Annual Hometown Christmas and Parade of Lights approaching
Plan your float entry now! Salem Community Women, in conjunction with Salem Chamber of Commerce and First Dakota National Bank, will again be organizing the Parade of Lights at our Hometown Christmas on Friday, December 1 in downtown Salem.The parade will begin at...
Bridgewater pancake dinner will be held Dec. 2
The Bridgewater Development Corporation’s Customer Appreciation Pancake Dinner will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with serving from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Bridgewater. Please plan to attend to support our community!Santa, sponsored...
Christmas cookies with Mrs. Claus in Salem
As part of the Salem Hometown Christmas, all are invited to decorate Christmas cookies with Mrs. Claus on December 1 in the Salem St. Mary’s Parish Hall from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.The cookie decorating event is open to all ages. A free-will donation will be collected, with...
Kayser gives Veterans Day speech
Bridgewater-Emery’s Claire Kayser gives a speech honoring veterans on Veterans Day at the school gymnasium in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Montrose All-State Chorus participants
On October 26th, the Montrose Music Department sent a quartet to the All-State Chorus in Rapid City. The weekend was filled with wonderful music making with students from across the state. The final concert was held at the Monument on Saturday night. Pictured are:...
Sheriff’s officers to hold Shop With a Cop
The McCook County Sheriff’s Office is again hosting Shop With a Cop this year. It is that time of year where the Department likes to make a special effort give back to the communities.This year the McCook County Sheriff Officers will be taking four DARE essay winners...
2023 Giving Tuesday is November 28th
The Salem Area Foundation is again participating in the #SDCFGives Challenge sponsored through the South Dakota Community Foundation and South Dakota Gives. We invite you to join us in strengthening the Salem Community.Giving Tuesday is part of the National Day of...
Christmas tree permits now available
This is the time of year to celebrate old and new traditions with family and friends, like venturing into your favorite national forest to harvest your own Christmas tree. Black Hills National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase either online...
Hanson County 4-H Recognition Night held
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Hanson County 4-H held their annual Recognition Event at the Catholic Church in Alexandria, South Dakota. The afternoon recognized the county 4-H members for their outstanding achievements during the year in their various 4-H projects...