Garden to Go Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Some plants, much like the popular flowering Christmas Cactus send out spectacular blooms once, and sometimes even twice a year. Seasonally, you will see the shelves fill up with these bloomers, in addition to many other...
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Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Boris nearly smothers us with affection as he leans his 14-plus pounds across our laps and stretches out his front legs to touch our necks or arms. He welcomes long hugs from us that might seem confining...
Montrose Area Foundation to hold celebration event
In 2008, a group of dedicated individuals from the Montrose area embarked on a journey that would ultimately shape the future of their community. The result was the establishment of the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF). Fast forward to 2023, and the MAF stands as a...
Freeman community blood drive scheduled
The next Freeman community blood drive through LifeServe is scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center. To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.This blood drive is sponsored by...
Future leaders 4-H Club meets
The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on November 12th. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Cash Koch led the flag pledge while Levi Horstman led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led roll call with the question, “Name something you’re thankful for”,...
Benefit planned for Jim Tuschen family
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Friends, family, and community members are joining together to support Salem resident Jim Tuschen and his family after Tuschen suffered a medical condition in August. A benefit is being planned for Friday, December 15, 2023 beginning at...
Area FFA members recognized at National FFA Convention
Students flooded the city of Indianapolis with an attendance of 72,956 for National FFA Convention November 1-4 as they attended workshops, competed in different events, and heard messages from keynote speakers.SD FFA members and agricultural educators represented our...
Salem Economic Development Corporation seeks new board member
The SEDC Board of Directors is looking to add a new member to their organization’s board of directors.The organization has three main goals: increase housing availability, market the industrial park to new businesses, and determine solutions to improve childcare in...
Seven enter South Dakota Amateur Baseball
2023 SD BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSThe newly inducted members of the 2023 SD Baseball Hall of Fame are: (l-r) Gene Danielsen - Salem, Dan O’Neill – Martin, Wayne Johnson – Martin, Orv Harmdierks – Alpena, Nick Ernster – Emery, and Ron Miller – Canova, along with John...
Augustana Honor Band showcases exceptional talent in two-day event
McCOOK CENTRAL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AUGUSTANA HONOR BANDParticipating from McCook Central in the Augustana Honor Band this weekend in Sioux Falls is: (l-r) Joseph Grady, Makenna Sculley, Lauren Roling, Madison Lauck, Karlie Stiefvater, and Jackson Schmidt. Not...