The Henry Vinz family reunion was held on June 28, 2025 in Canistota. Those attending were Judi and Jim Gortor, Artesian, SD; Brandon and Vickey Hoffman, Sioux Falls, SD; Ann Dobovich, Andover, MN; Lisa Olson, Zimmer, MN; Barry and Donna Tilley, Inner Grove,...
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Sunshine, sneakers and smiles
Sara Stadem | NCP Editor “Go see what you can discover outside.” “Take a break from the screens – go play outside!” “Get outside and burn some of that energy.”Does any of this sound familiar to you? How many times are we encouraging children to go outside and play, to...
Think positive
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer A new month is here-a fresh start, a clean page! As I sit here in my office wondering what happened to the month of June, I am a bit worried that July will fly by just as fast. Honestly I have no way to slow any of it down.It seems like the...
Do you need help?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Bela often eagerly waits for some dry cat food kibble to be tossed for him to chase. The further it’s tossed, the better he likes it. Usually Bela is determined to get any kibble, even if it lands in a...
Sharing our stories
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry BertelsonThere’s something sacred that happens when we gather with family or friends and someone speaks up and says, “Let me tell you about the time when…” In that moment, we’re participating in humanity’s oldest and...
The other white meat
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus had been teaching from the shore of Galilee in a boat to a throng of people. When evening came Jesus said to the disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” It was an assurance they would make it to the opposite...
Does South Dakota have some of the nation’s highest rates of DUI arrests?
Fact Brief By Michael Klinski | South Dakota News Watch Yes.South Dakota ranks at or near the top nationwide for driving under the influence arrests per capita, according to multiple sources from the past few years.A report compiled by Forbes ranked the state second...
Recreate the taco truck experience at home
There’s no better treat than Mexican street fare, thanks to the complexity of its flavors and the freshness of its ingredients. And this summer, it’s easier than ever to recreate the taco truck experience at home.While the rich, slow-cooked flavors of Mexican cuisine...
Don’t let spoiled grain take you down
Preventing grain spoilage is the best way to avoid grain bin entrapment and death.That’s the message Bill Field, a Professor at Purdue University’s Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, is sharing with constituents and agricultural safety leaders.Field...
Eichacker family showcases vintage tractors – Happy Fourth of July!
A colorful display of Americana - these beautifully restored antique tractors belong to David, Jerry, Matt, Joe, and the late Don Eichacker. Lined up just four miles north and a half-mile east of Salem, the collection is on public display for a few days around the...