The South Dakota Historical Society Press will publish Little Pasture on the Prairie: A Decade of Tales from a Western South Dakota Ranch by Eliza Blue on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.Little Pasture on the Prairie celebrates 10 years of Eliza Blue’s weekly newspaper column...
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Salem’s Jacy Pulse headed to U.S. Olympic Trials
HEADING TO U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS Recent USD grad and Salem resident Jacy Pulse, who has had a spectacular track and field career at the University of South Dakota, will be finishing her college career off with a bang as she has qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic...
New Alexandria Ace Hardware nearing completion
COMPLETION DATE NEARS FOR ALEXANDRIA ACE HARDWARE When a new business like Ace Hardware comes to one of our area towns it’s exciting news! The Alexandria Ace Hardware is moving right along with an anticipated opening date of around mid-September. A staff of around 15...
First of the Summer Salem Chamber Downtown Market Held
Salem’s Main Street was buzzing last week Wednesday night with the “Kickoff of Summer” themed Salem Downtown Market, holding its first market of the season. There was a full night of events with great vendors, amazing music, and even special events with activities for...
Fourth Annual Barn Raisin’ BBQ/Rib Fest is just days away
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Next Saturday, June 29th, at the McCook County Fairgrounds in Salem the fourth annual Barn Raisin’ Rib Fest will be taking place. A fun day of events and activities are planned with the highlight being the ribs cookoff contest. This event...
Annual car show coming to Alexandria
Owen Reitzel | Editor The annual Alexandria Car Show, sponsored by the Alexandria Fire Department, will hit Alexandria Main Street on June 22.The show will feature muscle cars, antiques, sports cars, hot rods, late models and modifieds, trucks, cars, bikes, and...
McCook County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Meeting to be held June 27
Over the course of the next several months, a planning committee consisting of representatives from McCook County, and municipalities within McCook County, will meet to facilitate the update of the McCook County Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Plan. The updated Plan is...
4-H clubs to auction baskets at Barn Raisin’ BBQ
We have many things going on June 29th, both old and new, at the Barn Raisin’ BBQ. One of the new things added this year is the 4-H Auction Baskets.Over the years we have auctioned food, fencing and gates at the fairgrounds, and various themed baskets. We have used...
Engbrecht 50th anniversary card shower
Anniversary The family of Jerry and Bonnie Engbrecht request a card shower to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29th.Greetings may be sent to 26611 US Hwy. 81, Dolton, SD 57319.
90th birthday card shower
Birthday Ron Marquardt will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 1. To help Ron celebrate, the family would like to shower him with birthday greetings. Cards may be sent to: PO Box 281, Canistota, SD 57012.