The Salem Area Foundation joined the “South Dakota Gives” and South Dakota Community Foundation Day of Giving Challenge again this year to raise funds to help the Salem Area Foundation improve and enrich the quality of life in Salem.This year’s campaign began with a...
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Having a great year, want it to last forever: The perpetual impact of Montrose Area Foundation
As the year draws to a close, residents of Montrose and the surrounding areas are reflecting on the successes and positive changes that have marked the community in 2023. One key factor contributing to this ongoing success is the Montrose Area Foundation (MAF), an...
Jan Larson named to Prairie Business 40 under 40 list
Prairie Business magazine recently announced 2023’s 40 Under 40 recipients. The annual awards honor young professionals in the Dakotas and western Minnesota, each under the age of 40. These nominees come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds who have made...
Grants to support out-of-school time learning
The South Dakota Department of Education is supporting out-of-school time programs statewide. Such programs are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grants.The learning centers will provide academic...
Area students earn degrees at Minnesota State University
DONATED PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR MONTROSE STUDENTSThe Montrose Construction 1 class would like to thank Iron Wheel in Salem for their generous donation. Iron Wheel donated PVC pipe and fittings for students to cut and practice various fittings with. Minnesota State...
Salem American Legion Auxiliary Meets
The November 2023 meeting of Unit 140 American Legion Auxiliary was opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler with three officers, seven members and one guest. Chaplain Gottlob led the Unit in prayer also stepping in as Secretary for this meeting. Secretary...
Santa Claus to be in Spencer Saturday, Dec. 23
SANTA CLAUS ATTENDS ALEXANDRIA WINTER FESTIVALSanta Claus is ready to greet children at the recently held 1st Annual Winter Festival in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Spencer community and children of all ages, please come to the Spencer Event Center at 620 Cordo...
How to keep Christmas simple and slow
Little House Living By Merissa Alink Christmas is almost here, and planning is in full swing now. Have you ever stopped to think about how much time and planning we put into this one day?It can get overwhelming. You want to have a nice day, but you also know that you...
‘Tis the season to drive sober: Drive sober or get pulled over
Letter to the Editor It’s hard to have a happy holiday when you’re arrested for drunk driving. Keep the season merry and bright by following the law and refusing to drink and drive. During this busy winter holiday season, the South Dakota Department of Public...
Have you ever been behind a ‘slow poke?’
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Each day our cat Boris races through our house running so fast that his paws slip on the ceramic tile as he slides around corners. During his run he’s moving so fast that he’s almost a blur as he leaps from the...
