By Representative Jessica Bahmuller You may see or hear of the few occurrences that happen in Pierre that discredit our political process and take away from the real work we are doing. I chose to serve with respect. Politics can get ugly and not all opinions are the...
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Emery’s Fisk awarded
FISK RECEIVES SERVANT RISING STAR AWARD South Dakota First Lady Sandy Rhoden (left) presents the Servant Rising Star Award to Emery resident Angela Fisk during a ceremony held January 16, 2026, in Pierre. Fisk was recognized for her service and leadership in her...
Rivers Edge Bank announces new CEO and executive team updates
Rivers Edge Bank has announced a planned transition in executive leadership effective January 20, 2026. Jodi Eich, who has been with the bank since 2005, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. She previously served as Chief Operations Officer and will continue in...
Jorgensen named 2026 Rural Water Manager of the Year
Jay Jorgensen has been named the 2026 Rural Water Manager of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems (SDARWS). The award was presented during the SDARWS Annual Technical Conference on January 13, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center...
Canistota band earns prestigious SDBA Conference performance spot
The Canistota High School band has earned a coveted performance spot at the upcoming South Dakota Bandmasters Association (SDBA) Conference, taking place February 13-15, 2026 at SDSU in Brookings. The band will play Friday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oscar...
Eyes on Spring: Area producers begin planning for the season ahead
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net As February settles in across South Dakota, area producers and business owners are already looking beyond winter, turning their attention to the months ahead and the work that comes with the arrival of spring. For...
Emery Senior Citizens special dinner
The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a special dinner on Friday, January 30 at the Senior Citizen’s Center from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (This was postponed from January 23 because of weather.) The menu will include turkey and dressing, green bean bake and dessert. Come...
Golden West opens applications for 2026 scholarship program
High school seniors residing in the Golden West Telecommunications service area can now apply for one of about 45 $1,000 scholarships available to qualifying students. Now in its 28th year, the Golden West scholarship program helps offset tuition costs for graduating...
Nathan and Sydney Krempges Baby Shower
Nathan and Sydney Krempges of Salem are celebrating the upcoming arrival of their little baby girl with a shower, and the community is invited to join them. The shower will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, 300 W. Vermont St., Salem....
Salem Legion Auxiliary ends year serving Veterans and looking ahead
The November 2025 meeting of the Salem American Legion Auxiliary was the last of our Unit meetings for the year. There were no meetings scheduled for December or January. Our November meeting was opened by President Shawn Giesler followed by prayer from Chaplain Lynn...
