Planning your household budget is much easier when your monthly bills are as low as possible and predictable. Here are three common expenses you can rein in with a few smart strategies:Insurance: Bundling your policies through one provider, like homeowners and auto or...
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Smart ways to build stress resilience with tools that work for you
Stress is part of every day, especially when you’re juggling deadlines, meetings, and endless to-do lists. And while you can’t always eliminate the pressure, by building the right habits and backing them up with the right tools, you can learn to handle it...
Grants available for historic churches
The history of nearly every South Dakota town is in some way intertwined with a church – both the institution and the building. Churches represent who we were, who we are, and, to some extent, who we will be. Unfortunately, many historic church buildings are in peril....
McCook Central Athletic Boosters to meet July 30
The McCook Central Athletic Boosters will hold a meeting, open to the public, on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the McCook Central Performing Arts Center (PAC).The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions about possible changes to the structure of the...
Montrose Vacation Bible School Held
All of the churches of the community have cooperated to hold a Vacation Bible School for the younger children in the area. This year the Montrose United Methodist Church hosted the event, which was held July 13-19. A short program reviewing the lessons and songs was...
Lights, Camera… No Seats! Theatre packed beyond capacity
Sara Stadem | NCP Editor On Wednesday, July 9, the Dells Theatre in Dell Rapids experienced a full house for the first time in six years, filling every seat in the auditorium and even having to turn people away at the door.The crowd came for the 2:00 p.m. showing of...
Has the vehicle fatality rate increased since South Dakota raised its speed limit to 80?
Fact Brief By Michael Klinski | South Dakota News Watch Answer: NoSouth Dakota is one of eight states that has posted speed limits of 80 mph on sections of interstates, but it hasn’t resulted in a noticeable increase in fatalities.The state increased its speed limit...
Welcome to Salem – Annie’s Treasured Home & Vintage opens on Main Street
ANNIE’S TREASURED HOME & VINTAGE OPENS IN SALEMAnnie Nottoli stands inside her newly opened store, Annie’s Treasured Home & Vintage, in Salem. The shop features a curated mix of vintage finds, home décor, gift items, baked goods, and spa products from around...
Montrose gears up for “Summer’s Last Bash” on August 9
Fundraiser supports East Coast trip for local students Montrose is sending off summer in style with a full day of fun and fundraising at the Summer’s Last Bash, set for Saturday, August 9. The event is a fundraiser to support the Montrose East Coast trip, and promises...
Canistota Legion Post 162 float
The Canistota Sport Days parade was held last Saturday. Canistota Legion Post 162 members (l-r) Lloyd Finnerin, Luke Hutchenson, Brian Kruse, John Lambertz and Roger Ketcham threw beads out to the crowd as they went through the Canistota Sport Days parade route. Look...