Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent In 2003 we got a cat from the Humane Society. He was previously named Mr. Chubbs. Since he was skinny, the name wasn’t appropriate. We selected a name common to martial arts movies, and he became Dragon...
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Letter to Editor
I strongly urge the McCook County Commissioners to join with the Davison-Hanson Ambulance District.In 2024, the Bridgewater Ambulance had 90 calls, which amounted to a $515.00 subsidy per call from McCook County’s General Fund. Salem Ambulance, in round numbers,...
The unexpected gift of being
Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson There’s a moment, when we quiet our hearts and minds, when the sheer improbability of existence whispers to our souls. Think about it: we didn’t have to be here. At all.The universe could have been empty...
Salem Chamber of Commerce meets
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, February 24th, 2025 and enjoyed lunch provided by The Brewery.The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financials; Kendra Mudder, TrioTel Communications; Jeremy Grady, First Dakota Bank; Mitch...
February meeting of Salem American Legion Auxiliary Held
The February 2025 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was called to order by President Shawn Giesler in regular form. Chaplain Lynn Gottlob led the Unit in prayer. There were four officers and nine members in attendance. Treasurer Michele Eichacker reported a...
From the South Dakota House
By Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –Week seven of the 100th Legislative Session saw several lengthy debates on the House floor, with many bills failing to advance. As someone who strongly believes in limited government, fiscal conservatism, and individual...
News from the capitol
By Representative Jessica Bahmuller Wow, I have a lot to fill you in on.You may have heard by now we are back to the drawing board on the prison topics. While I support building a prison and thought with the investments already made it would have been responsible to...
From the Senate Chambers
By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 7 ReportThe need to defeat bills seems to be getting more attention this session, but many good things are getting done.I was the Senate Prime Sponsor for House Bills 1074 and 1075. Representative Erick Muckey of Sioux...
Anyone can be a victim of a cybercrime, here’s what to know
Even the most skilled cybersecurity expert can fall prey to today’s incredibly sophisticated phishing attempts.Phishing can take place in a variety of ways, but recognizing these “lures” is a powerful way to defang cybercriminals:Phishing: Traditional phishing comes...
Jackley encourages public to safeguard personal information
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley reminds South Dakota consumers to take time to protect their personal and financial information.“The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division received 68,000 calls, inquiries, and complaints in Fiscal Year 2024 from...