Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson We recently celebrated Christmas – a day to celebrate the birth of the Christ child. Christmas is more than just a date on the calendar, however, it’s a season that stirs something deep within us. When we...
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Ring in the New Year
By: Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden New Year’s means looking ahead. Growing up on my family ranch, we always looked forward to a long year of hard work. After all, calving season wasn’t too far in the future. We celebrated the holidays; we wished each other “Merry Christmas!”...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District meets
The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 3:00 p.m. for a regular meeting at the District office in Centerville, South Dakota, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.Directors present were Bob Iverson, Area 1; Sarah Chadima, Area 2(video); Arden...
Colton and Maria Buus named to inaugural SDCA Leadership Academy Class
BUUSES ARE MEMBERS OF INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP CLASS Colton and Maria Buus (left side of photo) of Canova have been named to the inaugural SDCA Leadership Academy Class. The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA), in partnership with Farm Credit Services of America...
Volunteers Fill Fruit Baskets
Volunteers from the McCook County Food Pantry recently spent some time making up fruit baskets with products donated by First Dakota National Bank for the food pantry’s clients to enjoy over the holidays.
Montrose FFA recounts a successful start to the school year
The Montrose FFA Chapter has had a great start to the school year. In August, we held our kickoff meeting where we grilled hotdogs and played yard games. We also did some line dancing and ended the meeting with a kickball game. This year, we have had an amazing...
McCook County FSA announces election results
McCook County U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that County Committee elections are over and the ballots have been counted.Ross Tschetter of Bridgewater was elected to represent Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 3.County...
Holidays call for early newspaper deadlines
As the holidays approach, please note the following adjusted deadlines for article submissions to “The Special”: For the issue dated Thursday, December 26, submissions must be received by Friday, December 20, 2024, by 12:00 noon. For the issue dated Thursday, January...
Card of Thanks
Secret Santa, Thank you so much for the treat.A Blessed Christmas,Darlene Gross
Card of Thanks
The Family of Richard (Dick) Burnham want to sincerely thank the many families and friends for your thoughts, texts, calls, words of comfort, hugs, prayers, cards, food, memorials and acts of kindness. Your sympathy and support helped ease the loss of our husband,...