Pastoral Column Rev. Jerry Bertelson November 5th is Election Day—a powerful opportunity for us to shape the direction of our nation. On this day, individuals from all walks of life come together, each bringing unique perspectives, values, and hopes for the future....
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Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent When I shine a red laser light on the floor, Boy chases the pinpoint light and spins himself in tight circles trying to catch it. Boris runs from room to room chasing it and bounces off walls trying to grasp...
Hopefully devoted
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent “We enjoy Him by looking to Him to meet every need, comfort every heartache, fill every void, and guide every step. We enjoy Him by spending time with Him. The more we know God, the more we will experience true...
Miller challenging Schoenfish for District 19 Senate seat
KYLE SCHOENFISH MICHAEL J. MILLER District 19 Senate Q&A Article courtesy of “Freeman Courier” Kyle Schoenfish, a Republican from Scotland, SD, was first elected to the South Dakota Legislature in the fall of 2012, when he won a seat in the House. He was appointed...
Letter to the Editor
Please vote No on Referred Law 21. When God designed us, he made us to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide. Plants are just the opposite.If we take too much of this carbon dioxide and put it in a hole in North Dakota are we going to starve ourselves of oxygen?If a...
South Dakota poll watching and observer guidelines
Owen Reitzel | Editor Poll watching has been a tradition for decades and has been used by both Democrats and Republicans to find who has voted and who hasn’t. At the end of the day the parties would contact the people from the lists that each party has to call them...
Local FFA members recognized for achievement at the National FFA Convention
Students flooded the city of Indianapolis with an attendance of over 72,000 FFA members for National FFA Convention October 23-26 as they attended workshops, competed in different events, and heard messages from keynote speakers. SD FFA members and agricultural...
Salem Chamber holds monthly meeting
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, October 21, 2024, at First Dakota National Bank basement at noon. The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financial; Allen Schmeichel, A&C Business; Kendra Mudder, TrioTel Communications;...
Barn Raisin’ BBQ donates $20K to local programs
McCOOK COUNTY 4-H RECEIVES RIBFEST MONEY RIGHT: The Barn Raisin’ Committee is excited to announce that $10,000 from last summer’s Ribfest in Salem has been donated to the McCook County 4-H Program. Last Friday morning (l-r) Glenda Blindert, Lindsay Grace, Maureen...
Area towns receive grants from Xcel Energy
XCEL ENERGY GRANT FOR CANOVA Canova was one of the recipients of a $5,000 economic development grant from Xcel Energy. Champs employee Kamry Esser receives a $5,000 check from Xcel Energy’s Eric Pauli for renovations to be done at Champs. (Submitted Photo) XCEL ENERGY...