Amy Storm, an EMT with the Ethan Fire department and part-time with Mitchell Ambulance, gave a presentation on Sunday, March 9 and took questions on the upcoming April 22 vote on the proposed Davison & Hanson Ambulance District in Emery and in Alexandria....
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Letter to the Editor
With the upcoming 100th Anniversary celebration of the South Dakota Legislature, we think it is appropriate to honor two citizens who went above and beyond their legislative duties during sessions in Pierre. Those two individuals are Ann Eichinger, a retired State...
The Sunday Drive
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Do families take” The Sunday Drive” anymore? You know when you pile into the car, hit the road, and explore? As a kid I remember dad packing us in the car and whether we liked it or not, we hit the road!Now for the most part it involved a...
Moses was miffed
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The Israelites had arrived in the Desert of Zin and soon discovered there was no water. The Israelites reacted as they had for the last forty years by complaining to Moses. Water was their foremost physical need; God...
The 40 day journey to Easter
Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson There’s something deeply human about preparation. We wouldn’t dream of showing up to run a marathon without training or performing in a concert without practice. The most meaningful moments in our lives often...
What occupation does your pet have?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cats have demonstrated the following occupational skills - Garbage collector: Nelson chased wads of paper that were tossed toward the trash. He ‘fetched’ and retrieved those that missed the can and brought...
Salem Economic Development Corporation monthly meeting
The monthly meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation was held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the Blindert Insurance Conference Room, Salem.Those in attendance were Logan Roth, Glenda Blindert, Brad Kranz, Lori Heumiller, Keith Paulsen, and Carla Snyders....
From the South Dakota House
Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –As a farmer, a resident of rural South Dakota, and a father of a young child with another on the way, I believe I understand the challenges facing our rural communities and state. Week eight of the 100th Legislative Session...
From the Senate Chambers. . .
By Kyle Schoenfish | District 19 Senator Week 8 ReportOne week of Session is left with the completion of Week Eight.HB 1164 changes the process for nominating a Lieutenant Governor. The Governor and Lieutenant Governor run together on the same ticket, but the...
News from the Capitol
Representative Jessica Bahmuller Attorney General Marty Jackley has recently been cracking down on criminal activity within government. Jackley proposed a bill package to further advance government accountability. I brought two of these bills to the floor. The first...
