MR. AND MRS. CLAUS AT MONTROSE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS A special couple visited Montrose on Sunday, December 15 as Christmas in the Valley was being celebrated in town. As busy as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are this time of year, they always have time for children of all...
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Bridgewater-Emery Senior Project Brings Joy to DCC Residents
Bridgewater-Emery senior Austin Kjetland held a caroling program at the Diamond Care Center nursing home in Bridgewater Sunday, December 15th for his Senior Project. The community was invited to sing Christmas carols for the nursing home residents. The residents...
The perpetual impact of Montrose Area Foundation
As 2024 unfolds, residents of Montrose and the surrounding areas are reflecting on the achievements and positive developments that continue to enrich the community. One pivotal organization driving these successes is the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF), an entity...
Area Courthouses Showcase Community Christmas Trees
The Hanson County Courthouse and the McCook County Courthouse are both currently adorned with trees from throughout the local communities. Above are just a few of the trees located at the Hanson County Courthouse. There’s still time to stop down and see the trees and...
Santa Comes to Alexandria’s Winterfest
Santa talks to Sophia, Emma, and Amelia Keil, daughters of Jake and Callie Keil at Alexandria’s Winterfest on December 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
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...
Stiefvater receives $2,000 Farming for the Future Scholarship
FARMING FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Winners of the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) Farming for the Future Scholarship contest were announced during the organization’s 109th State Convention held in Huron, December 11 and 12. Scholarship winners are pictured...
Celebrate the birth of Christ: Join us at Neu Hutterthaler Church Dec. 23
Please join us at Neu Hutterthaler Church on Monday, December 23 at 7:00 P.M. to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Knights to host free throw competition Jan. 5
Salem St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shoot will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025. All boys and girls ages 9-14 encouraged to attend!Registration at 1:00 p.m. with shooting starting at 1:30.There will be a new location this year. It is at McCook Central...
Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 21
Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer on Saturday, December 21, 2024. There will be an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch being served! Also, Santa Claus will be there from 12:00...