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Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion

Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night, March 29, starting at 7:00 p.m.This is a very family-friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.It will be a prepay format of 15 games/1 card for $15.00....

Koch recognized by SD Farmers Union Insurance

South Dakota Farmers Union Insurance, based in Huron, SD, announced that Kay Koch of Salem was a top producer of Auto Insurance Sales for the month of January. Congratulations Kay!

Highway 38 closure near Mitchell

On Monday, March 31, 2025, a bridge approach slab replacement project is scheduled to begin over the James River and Firesteel Creek Bridges on S.D. Highway 38 east of Mitchell. Highway 38 will be closed to through traffic during the project from East 1st Avenue to...

Graduating seniors! Last call for applications

The TrioTel Board of Directors have announced eight (8) scholarships for the graduating high school seniors within the TrioTel service area. These graduating seniors must plan to pursue a degree at a South Dakota college, university, or technical school. TrioTel...

Five tips to outsmart scammers

Scammers don’t take days off. From phishing emails to package theft, fraudsters and scammers can cost you money. Fortunately, you can stay one step ahead of them with these simple tips to help protect yourself. Strengthen your online security: Safeguard your accounts...

SD Transportation Hall of Honor Committee accepting 2025 nominations

The Transportation Hall of Honor Committee is accepting nominations for review and consideration for induction into the South Dakota Transportation Hall of Honor. The purpose of the Transportation Hall of Honor is to recognize individuals who have made a lasting,...

The good neighbor

Reflections on Faith & Community By Rev. Jerry Bertelson On a dangerous stretch of road between Jerusalem and Jericho, a traveler lay beaten, robbed, and left for dead. This desolate seventeen-mile journey descends nearly 3,300 feet through rocky terrain; it’s a...

Do you ever just sit with someone?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Of 17 cats through the years who have trusted (or demanded) us to feed them, Marble is the only cat who’s been finicky about what she eats.Recently Marble refused everything we offered, even the foods she...

The walls came tumbling down

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent The foremost piece of business on Israelite’s docket after they crossed the Jordan River was to take possession of the Promised Land. The primary obstacle was to remove the present occupants from the city of Jericho. The...