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SD Transportation Hall of Honor Committee accepting 2025 nominations
The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of the Transportation Hall of Honor is to recognize individuals who have made a lasting,...
The good neighbor
Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson On a dangerous stretch of road between Jerusalem and Jericho, a traveler lay beaten, robbed, and left for dead. This desolate seventeen-mile journey descends nearly 3,300 feet through rocky terrain; it’s a...
Do you ever just sit with someone?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Of 17 cats through the years who have trusted (or demanded) us to feed them, Marble is the only cat who’s been finicky about what she eats.Recently Marble refused everything we offered, even the foods she...
People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer I have heard this statement many times, and more than that I have actually felt it for myself!Have you ever had a conversation that stuck with you-not because of the words spoken, but because of how it made you feel?Maybe a colleague’s...
The walls came tumbling down
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The foremost piece of business on Israelite’s docket after they crossed the Jordan River was to take possession of the Promised Land. The primary obstacle was to remove the present occupants from the city of Jericho. The...
From the Senate Chambers
By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 9 ReportThe main run of the 100th Legislative Session concluded Thursday, March 13, with the passage of Senate Bill 220, the budget for South Dakota Fiscal Year 2026. The total budget is about 7.3 billion dollars which...
Operation Round-Up application deadline May 1
Do you know of a local organization that could use $500 to $3,000? Applications for Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up grant program are due May 1, 2025. Through Operation Round-Up, local groups and non-profit organizations can request funding twice per...
McCook County Pro Pheasant annual banquet is Friday
The McCook County Pro Pheasants club will again be hosting their annual banquet. However, with the unavailability of facilities in Salem since the new community center isn’t ready yet, this year’s banquet will again be held at the Wieman Auction Facility located at...
Montrose prom information
Montrose’s prom this Saturday, (March 29th) will start with the Grand March at 7:30 p.m. The high school gym will be open from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. for students and parents to take pictures ahead of time. Please be careful of the walkway and decor as the juniors have...