ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT Hanson teacher and coach Jacob Giles shows off his plaque he received after being inducted into the Madison High School Athletic Hall of Fame. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor oreitzel@ncppub.com MADISON - For a Hanson teacher...
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Spring brings renewed focus on severe weather preparedness
RESIDENTS NEED TO VERSE THEMSELVES ON SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS An outdoor warning siren stands ready to alert residents to severe weather and other emergencies. Sirens are tested regularly in communities across South Dakota and are designed to warn people who are...
Understanding how property taxes are calculated in South Dakota
Property taxes due April 30 Troy Schwans | Editor tschwans@triotel.net April is widely known as tax season, and in South Dakota, that applies to more than just income taxes. While federal income tax filings are typically due April 15, the first half of real estate...
Bingo for a cause: Unite Church hosts fundraiser to pay off school lunch bills
The community is coming together for a night of fun and philanthropy as Unite Church in Salem hosts a Bingo Night fundraiser on April 18, 2026. This event aims to unite the community while supporting worthy causes: paying off school lunch bills for local students,...
Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 21 and/or Friday, May 22, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like...
Spring Fling Sip, Shop & Style Show debuts as SCW reimage LNO
The Salem Community Women invite the community to join them for this year’s Spring Fling Sip, Shop & Style Show on Saturday, May 2, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Salem Community Center. The event is a refreshed take on the long‑running Ladies Night Out tradition...
Calmer Days, Stronger Families: ADHD and Positive Parenting
United Church of Canistota will host a free educational presentation focused on positive parenting on Sunday, May 3, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The session, titled “Calmer Days, Stronger Families: ADHD and Positive Parenting,” will be led by Robert Beringer, BCMA, M.A.,...
Sunshine, Sips & Small Shops coming to Montrose
If you’re looking for something fun to do, Sunshine, Sips & Small Shops is coming to the Montrose Legion from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th. This event brings together a group of local vendors, each offering something a little different, from...
McCook County Pro Pheasants banquet is Friday
The McCook County Pro Pheasants Club will host its annual banquet this Friday, April 10, 2026. This year’s event marks a return to Salem and will be held in the new Salem Community Center after the banquet had been held out of town for several years while a new...
Bridal sprinkle open house
Please join us for a bridal sprinkle for Emily Bies, bride-to-be of Tisyn Spader, on Saturday, April 18th, at Salem Legion Hall in Salem, SD (340 North Main Street) from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. We hope you can join us! To keep things easy and let the bride enjoy more...
