MONTROSE SENIOR IS SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK Montrose senior Addison Gordon accepts her scholarship check from Communications and Public Relations Manager Erica Fitzhugh. Southeastern Electric Cooperative and Montrose High School are pleased to announce Addison Gordon as...
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Child Protection Team continues tradition of holiday giving in Hanson County
PRESENTS WAITING FOR SANTA’S PICKUP Christmas gifts fill a room in the basement at the Hanson County Courthouse, waiting for Santa’s pickup and soon to be delivered to local families in need. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor oreitzel@ncppub.com For the 25th...
Clarifying the history of the historic home moved to Montrose
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net A recent photo caption in “The Special” highlighted the arrival of a large historic home that made a well-publicized journey across South Dakota, traveling from Lemmon to its new location north of Montrose. While the...
Canistota Students Excel at State Oral Interp
Canistota seniors Ellie Becker (left) and Malachi Weber (right) performed exceptionally well at the State Oral Interp Festival held in Watertown on December 5–6. A select group of students in each category receive a Superior rating, and only a very few at the entire...
Salem Parade of Lights Held Last Friday
A group of youngsters bundled up and braved the chilly Friday night temperatures last week to ride on Center Free Lutheran’s float during the Salem Parade of Lights. Several brightly lit entries made their way down Main Street, where a large crowd gathered to enjoy...
Holiday schedule brings early deadlines for submissions
With the holiday season approaching, “The Special” will have adjusted deadlines for article submissions: -Thursday, December 25, 2025 issue: All submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. -Thursday, January 1, 2026 issue: All submissions...
Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 20
Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer on Saturday, December 20, 2025. There will be an open house from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch being served! Also, Santa Claus will be there from 12:00...
Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit Bridgewater
Even during their busy holiday season, Santa and Mrs. Claus made time to visit the youngsters at last Saturday’s Annual Customer Appreciation Pancake Dinner in Bridgewater. The festive duo handed out treats, shared smiles, and spread holiday cheer before continuing on...
Santa Claus Visits Salem
Santa Claus has been on the move this season, making stops in communities near and far, including Salem. On Friday, December 5, he joined the Parade of Lights and, afterward, he and Mrs. Claus spent time visiting with children and spreading holiday cheer.
Visiting With Santa at Pancake Dinner
The Bridgewater Development Corporation held its Annual Customer Appreciation Pancake Dinner on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Bridgewater Legion Hall, where a pair of festive guests stopped by. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus spent the early afternoon greeting...
