Owen Reitzel | Editor The cities of Emery and Alexandria and Hanson County each have their own snow removal policies to fit their needs. Below are the ordinances.Listed below is Emery’s snow removal Ordinance 7.601-7.603. In addition, any time there is a snow event of...
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Montrose Area Foundation to host community appreciation event
In 2008, a group of visionary residents from the Montrose area came together with a mission to shape a brighter future for their community. Sixteen years later, the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF) proudly stands as a beacon of that mission, continuing to strengthen the...
Excitement builds for 2024 Alexandria Winter Festival
The Alexandria Winter Festival is fast approaching, and this year’s event promises to be a holiday celebration like no other! With a strong focus on community and family, the festival aims to bring everyone together for a weekend filled with festive fun,...
Holiday fun with Santa, pet portraits, and a bake sale at local courthouse
Area residents are invited to enjoy holiday festivities while supporting two great local causes!Mark your calendar now. On Saturday, December 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., bring the whole family to the McCook County Courthouse at 130 W. Essex Ave. in Salem. There, you’ll...
Future Leaders 4-H Club meets, prepares for festive activities
The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on November 17. President Luke Horstman called the meeting to order. Ellie Howard led the flag pledge while Luke Horstman led the 4-H pledge. Secretary Karlie Stiefvater led the roll call with the question of “Name one thing that you...
Plan your float entry now
Salem’s Hometown Christmas Parade of Lights set to sparkle on December 6th Salem Community Women, in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and First Dakota National Bank, is excited to host the annual Parade of Lights at their Hometown Christmas on Friday,...
McCook County Sheriff’s Office hosts holiday shopping for families in need
The McCook County Sheriff’s Office will be taking DARE program essay winners from McCook County schools Christmas shopping with officers in early December. The event will provide gifts for four families in need, aiming to create a memorable and joyful Christmas for...
Salem and Montrose blood drives planned
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, December 5 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Salem American Legion Post #140 hall. You can contact Cheryl D. at 605-770-6485 or go online to Vitalant.org to make an appointment.Montrose will also be hosting a blood drive on...
Bridgewater-Emery High School blood drive is a lifesaving success
The recent Bridgewater-Emery High School Blood Drive, held on Tuesday, November 19, was a great success! 21 donors stepped up to contribute, resulting in 20 units of life-saving blood collected. The donations given at this event have the potential to save up to 60...
LifeServe blood drive held in Freeman
The recent Freeman Community blood drive was a huge success!Together, we registered 23 donors and collected 24 units of blood, which will directly benefit up to 72 patients who rely on life-saving transfusions. Since each unit can save up to three lives, this makes a...