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...
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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,...
Canistota Lions Club honors decades of dedicated community service
RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE Canistota Lions Club President Jeff Merrill (left) presents certificates to Wayne Ortman (center) and Keith Ligtenberg (right) for their years of service to the Canistota Lions Club. The two men recognized were among a group...
Discussion begins on possible ambulance district in Hanson and Davison
DISCUSSION HELD REGARDING POSSIBLE AMBULANCE DISTRICT From left to right, Mitchell City Administrator Stephanie Ellwein, Mitchell Fire & EMS Chief Dan Pollreisz, and Part-Time EMS Amy Storm lead a news conference to discuss a possible Ambulance District for Hanson...
Hanson County gets tracks for UTV through grant
GRANT MONEY HELPS FIT COUNTY’S UTV WITH TRACKS FOR WINTER MONTHS Thanks to a grant, Hanson County received tracks for their UTV that now can be used during the winter season. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Two years ago, Hanson County received a Utility...
Salem and Montrose blood drives planned
There will be a blood drive on Thursday, December 5 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Salem American Legion Post #140 hall. You can contact Cheryl D. at 605-770-6485 or go online to Vitalant.org to make an appointment.Montrose will also be hosting a blood drive on...
United Church of Canistota launches “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign
The United Church of Canistota is rallying the community through its “Building for the Future” fundraising campaign. The campaign’s mission is to expand opportunities for youth, provide a designated music space, enhance accessibility and security, and support overall...