Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Each morning that I work at my job in my home office, our cat Bela spends a couple hours with me until I take my first break, and then he goes back to bed. My job occasionally has slow, quiet periods when Bela...
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Haskamp ends 39-year coaching career at Hanson
HASKAMP GIVES UP FOOTBALL COACHING CAREERA familiar face in South Dakota high school sports, Hanson High School Head Football Coach Jim Haskamp will be ending a 39-year career as head coach for the Hanson Beavers. Haskamp, who rarely had a Friday night open during the...
Making a gift of commodities to Montrose Area Foundation
FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK DONATES TO FOOD PANTRY First Dakota National Bank has graciously donated fruit baskets to the McCook County Food Pantry. It’s a win-win. The purchase of the fruit baskets benefits the local FFA chapter. In return, the people that come to the...
Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 23
Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer on Saturday, December 23, 2023. There will be an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with lunch being served! Also, Santa Claus will be there from 12:00...
Salem Chamber of Commerce Holiday Yard of the Month
The Salem Chamber of Commerce started a program two years ago where people can nominate a “Yard of the Month” in Salem, recognizing those who put a little special effort in making their yards something the homeowner and the residents of Salem can be proud of. This...
Tuschen Benifit held Friday evening
KYLE AND ANTHONY TUSCHENADDRESS CROWDKyle and Anthony Tuschen, sons of Jim and Amy Tuschen, address the crowd during Friday evening’s benefit for their family. JIM TUSCHEN BENEFIT COMMITTEEThe main force behind the success of the Jim Tuschen benefit was this core...
Origins of Christmas traditions in the United States
Owen Reitzel | Editor •According to Dr. Bruce David Forbes Professor of Religious Studies Morningside College, “The earliest known reference to observing the birth of Christ on December 25th is in the Roman Philocalian calendar of ad 354. Somewhat earlier, Christians...
Reduce stress and promote happiness with this Holiday gift guide
Mental health is a critical part of overall wellness. And this holiday season, you can support the well-being of your loved ones with thoughtful gift-giving. From stocking stuffers to big reveal items, use this gift guide below to put a smile on the face of loved...
SD Farm Bureau scholarship available
South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) is offering scholarships to high school seniors and college students whose parents or guardians are current members of South Dakota Farm Bureau and have been for at least two years. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.Applicants can...
Letter to the Editor
I raise concerns over the McCook County Commissioners not taking the lowest quote on a broom for a skidloader. According to the November 28 minutes, Butler Machinery gave a quote of $9106, and Puthoff Repair and Sales was $9500. A motion was made by Mehlbrech and...
