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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...