LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM WINS SIXTH OVERALL South Dakota livestock judging team members won sixth place overall at the North American International Livestock Exhibition on November 18-19, 2024. Team members include Landon Berg, Hanson County; Quinton Berg, Hanson...
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Area FFA members receive State FFA Degree
324 South Dakota FFA members will be recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention this Friday April 4th, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Join us in helping them celebrate! You can also watch the convention live at www.sdaged.org,...
First Dakota National Bank announces changes to board members
CHANGES MADE ON FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK BOARD RIGHT: First Dakota National Bank announced changes to its Board of Directors, with Sioux Falls President Michael Ness (far right) elected Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President - Market Manager Aaron Ness...
Making sense of college costs and financial aid
That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It’s also a time to make sense of the school’s price tag. That’s where financial award letters come into...
BERP training program comes to Hanson County
BERP TRAINING TEACHES WHAT TO EXPECT IN VEHICULAR CATTLE EMERGENCIES Lisa Pederson from the NDSU Extension office shows first responders where to cut open a trailer to extract livestock from a wreck during a Bovine Emergency Response Plan & Training program in...
Filling the hardware gap: Salem Lumber expands its offerings
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Salem Lumber Co. in Salem is stepping up to meet the community’s needs by expanding its selection to include a wide range of hardware supplies. With the closing of Zapp Hardware, owner Brad Kranz saw an opportunity to fill the gap and...
Annual 3-Class Shootout in Salem Saturday
The 37th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held this Saturday, March 29 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as...
Fisherman reels in possible new fish species at Lake Vermillion
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Anglers at Lake Vermillion near Canistota were left in shock this week when out-of-state fisherman, Dave Johnson, pulled in what experts are calling a possible brand-new species of fish. The unusual creature, which Johnson has dubbed the...
Emery Fire Department pancake supper a success
LONGSTANDING FUNDRAISER HELD AT EMERY FIRE DEPARTMENT Members of the Emery Fire Department dish out pancakes and sausages at the annual supper to raise money for the fire department. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) The Emery Fire Department’s annual Pancake and Sausage Supper...
DANR recognizes Darin Nugteren, Brandon Dolejsi and the City of Canistota
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the City of Canistota public water system and the system’s certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for exceptional water...