Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus took His inner circle, Peter, James and John with Him up a high mountain. He wanted the men to behold His glory and deity. As Jesus was praying the appearance of Jesus’ face changed briefly in radiant splendor and His clothes became...
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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...
Do you honor veterans?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent One of the veterans in our family was our cat, Jappy, who passed away a few years ago at age 19. No, Jappy didn’t defend our country, but he defended our yard from intruders for years, never shirking from duty....
Montrose NHS to host Veterans Day program
The Montrose National Honor Society will be hosting a Veterans Day program in the Montrose High School gym on Friday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. Donuts will be served for veterans and their families at 9:00 a.m.This year’s guest speaker is former Sergeant First Class...
Welcome to McCook Central Veterans Day program
McCook Central will hold a Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the McCook Central auditorium.There will be a light brunch in the PAC at 8:15 a.m. for any Veteran and their families, hosted by the senior class.
Healthy bodies and minds this Veterans Day
Veterans Day, which is November 11, is a time to honor all those who have served in the military during times of peace as well as war. More than 41 million Americans have served, over 200,000 of them being South Dakotans.“This Veterans Day, I challenge all of you to...
The history of Veterans Day
Owen Reitzel | Editor Veterans Day is on November 11 and is a day that’s set up to honor all Veterans with its origins going back as far as to the first half of the 20th century.In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National...
Exploring the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As Veterans Day is approaching we would like to remember and honor our Veterans, both living and deceased. One of the most well-known tributes and memorials to our deceased Veterans is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.The Tomb of the...
Help support our local Veterans
Christmas is a difficult time for many Veterans, especially those experiencing health issues. Help support our local Veterans at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD by donating new items or a monetary gift for the annual VA Christmas Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is open...
Gessner to be panelist at Cattlemen’s 75th Annual Convention and Trade Show
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) will host the 75th Annual Convention and Tradeshow November 28-29, 2023, at the Ramkota Hotel and Watertown Events Center in Watertown, South Dakota.The SDCA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show provides a forum for...