“With 2024 marking the 150th anniversary of the start of the wave of Germans from Russia immigrants to this region, we’ve been focusing on that story this summer,” says Marnette (Ortman) D. Hofer, executive director and archivist at Heritage Hall Museum &...
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SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the 2024 Premier Exhibitor Award winners.Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is...
Hanson Schools Trunk or Treat
Two employees of Security State Bank provide candy to kids at Hanson School’s Trunk or Treat held in Alexandria on Sunday, October 27. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Gaspar honored with Spirit of Dakota – South Dakota’s premier women’s award
SPIRIT OF DAKOTA RECIPIENT LaVonne Gaspar (center) of Sioux Falls, a trailblazer in healthcare and advocacy for 57 years, was this year’s Spirit of Dakota Award recipient. The award was presented by Tona Rozum (left), Selection Commission Chairwoman, and Marilyn Hoyt...
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday: Clocks fall back one hour
Fall Back 1 hour time change message on a chalkboard sign on pumpkins with fall leaves and a straw hay Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during the summer and back again in the fall to make...
Tornado Safe Room project gets approval for Alexandria
Owen Reitzel | Editor The City of Alexandria received news from the South Dakota Department of Safety|Office of Emergency Management that Alexandria has been awarded a grant from FEMA GO for $448,011.01 for a Tornado Safe Room that the city has applied for in the...
General Election 2024 voting locations and information
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor The 2024 General Election, set for Tuesday, November 5, promises to be one of the most important in recent memory. This election will determine the country’s course on crucial issues such as the economy, healthcare, immigration, climate...
Children’s Christmas Store seeks donations to spark joy of giving
As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to prepare for the upcoming Children’s Christmas Store at Christ Lutheran Church in Salem on December 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This special event allows children to purchase gifts for their loved ones, promoting the joy...
Bridgewater Golfer Records Hole in One
On Monday, October 28, there were five Bridgewater golfers out at Valley View Golf Course in Freeman. Ed Meyer, Jim Julson, Paul Richards, Brian Weber and Doug Weber. Since it is close to the end of the golf season, these were about the only ones out there. These...
Gessner recognized during SDSU Extension Fall Conference
South Dakota State University Extension recognized staff and faculty members for achievements in service and educational programming at its annual Fall Conference. This year’s event was September 30 to October 2, 2024, in Spearfish. Awards include recognition of SDSU...