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Christmas in the Valley Dec. 15 – Montrose celebrating together

In Montrose, we like to think of the community as family, and Christmas is a time to spend with family. That’s why you are invited this Sunday, December 15, to “Christmas in the Valley”--an evening where the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season.The...

Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 21

SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS VISIT SALEM Santa and Mrs. Claus have been very busy this past month, but not so much so that they don’t have time to make stops around the area, including in Salem last Friday night. The pair participated in the Parade of Lights before spending...

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...

Celebrate the birth of Christ:

Join us at Neu Hutterthaler Church Dec. 23Please 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.

Search and rescue operation

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost,” Luke 19:10. In a few words from the book of Luke Jesus sums up His earthly mission. Jesus’ entire life’s work is found in the Gospels: every miracle, casting out demons...

Untie the knot!

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Muscles all bunched up? Muscle knots are as common as they are uncomfortable. These nodules of angry fibers are firm and can be sensitive to touch. Also called trigger points or pain, they usually flare up on the neck and back but can form...

What kind of friend are you?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | CorrespondentRecently my husband and I both experienced temporary back injuries. During our recovery, simple, daily cat-related activities were difficult and required great effort, such as: providing food and water, cleaning...

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,The recent proposal by Governor Noem to reduce funding for South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) by 65% is more than a budgetary decision—it is a moral misstep that undermines one of the cornerstones of our democratic society: access to high-quality...

Saying goodbye to my Mother

Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson Last week, my family and I said goodbye—for now—to my mother, Reda, who passed away on November 21. It was a bittersweet farewell, heavy with grief but also filled with gratitude. During the service, a dear...

Hanson County 4-H Recognition Event held

HANSON COUNTY FEATURED 4-H CLUB OF THE YEAR This year’s featured club of the year goes to Klever Klovers of Emery. Club Leaders are Megan Nielson, Kassie Marek, and Heidi Berg and club member are Elliott and June Abbey, Morgan Baker, Quinton and Landon Berg, Wylee,...