South Dakota youth once again placed well at the National Range Judging and National Land and Homesite Judging contests held May 1 in El Reno, Oklahoma.Two 4-H and five FFA teams from South Dakota participated in the National Range Judging Contest. The contest is...
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Hanson announces fourth quarter Honor Roll
The principal’s office announced the fourth quarter honor roll at Hanson High School, Millbrook High School, and Hanson Middle School. The honor roll below represents grades for the fourth quarter of school. Students listed on the Honor Roll of Excellence achieved a...
Vermillion Basin Water Development District May 15 minutes
The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) convened at 10:00 a.m. for a regular meeting in the Lewis & Clark Water Treatment Plant building in Vermillion, South Dakota, and via Zoom videoconference on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Directors present were...
Historic Main Street Building Demolished in Salem
The building on the northeast corner of Main Street and Norton Avenue in Salem was demolished beginning last week. The brick and stone building, estimated to be over 130 years old, has been scheduled to be torn down for a while now. The two derechos that the area...
Rain or shine, it’s rummage sale time!
Troy Schwans | Editor Come rain or shine, the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce’s sponsored city-wide rummage sale is happening right now in Salem. Approximately two dozen rummages are anticipated on Thursday and Friday, with a few on Saturday.Many of those rummages are...
James River Archers open new facility after a year of construction and challenges
NEW JAMES RIVER ARCHERS BUILDING The new James River Archers building, located just south of the Alexandria baseball field, now serves as the club’s permanent home. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) JAMES RIVER ARCHERS BUILDING FEATURES SPONSORS The interior of the new James River...
Shane Lamer Speaks at Montrose Memorial Day Program
The Montrose community celebrated Memorial Day in the traditional way with a program honoring veterans. The speaker was Shane Lamer, Sons of the American Legion Detachment of South Dakota Commander. A candle ceremony in memory of those Legion members that died during...
Hanson County Farmers Union Day Camp held
FARMERS UNION DAY CAMP ATTENDEES Those youth attending the May 21 Farmers Union Day Camp in Alexandria were: (back, l-r) Adrian S., Jackson S., Sophia K., Nora H., Rayna B., Logan T., Levi K., Johnathan R., Gavin K., Nora B., Stella D., Blair L., Mila P.; (middle)...
Newspaper leaders work to improve delivery
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Delivering newspapers has never been without its challenges, and those challenges continue today. But rest assured, efforts to improve newspaper delivery are ongoing and remain a top priority.Here’s a look at how “The Special” gets to...
Salem Chamber Downtown Market returns June 11
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Get ready, summer is almost here, and so is the Salem Chamber Downtown Market! The first market of the season kicks off on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in downtown Salem. Markets will continue on the second Wednesday of...
