Troy Schwans | Managing Editor At this time, there have been no new developments that we are aware of regarding the ongoing postal delivery delays mostly affecting subscribers in the 573 zip code area. We understand the frustration these delays have caused and remain...
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Early deadline announced for Labor Day week
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday, “The Special” will be adjusting its deadline for the week of September 1. Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the holiday. The paper will still be printed and...
Alexandria Legion adds new flair to former building
RJ’S SPORTS BAR GETS UPDATED PAINT JOB On July 12th and 19th Alexandria Post #41 painted the facade and old tin front on RJ’s Sports Bar and after that was completed Dell Kleinsasser painted the lettering, eagle, and flag. ALEXANDRIA AMERICAN LEGION POST #41 COMMUNITY...
Miller 85th birthday open house
Come help Ron Miller celebrate his 85th birthday on Sunday, August 31 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Canova Legion. Cards may be sent to PO Box 152, Canova, SD 57321.
Your voice matters – Share your stories with us
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor A local newspaper is more than ink on paper, it’s a living record of our communities’ people, events, and history. Here at “The Special,” we strive to reflect the life and spirit of our towns, but we can’t do it alone. Our resources only...
SHS Class of 1968 – Let’s get together!
The GREAT Salem High School Class of ‘68 is having a get-together on Saturday, August 23rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Pizza Ranch in Sioux Falls, located at 2717 W. 41st St. It’s been too long, and we want to provide an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate turning 75!...
Montrose American Legion to host District 7 Meeting
The Montrose American Legion Ruste-Waul Post 154 will host the District 7 meeting on Saturday, September 6. The schedule for the day includes a social at 11:00 a.m., followed by a meal at 12:00 noon, and the meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Legion hall is located at...
The History of Labor Day
Each September, Americans enjoy a long weekend marking the unofficial end of summer. But beyond picnics, parades, and back-to-school sales, Labor Day carries a deep history rooted in the struggles of working men and women. The holiday was born in the late 19th...
Do some South Dakota cities have an official flag?
Fact Brief By Michael Klinski | South Dakota News Watch Yes. Several South Dakota communities have official flags representing their cities. Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen are among the communities that have official flags. The Rapid City Journal reported in...
The pool at Bethesda
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent A pool in Jerusalem with the Aramaic name Bethesda was surrounded by five roofed colonnades providing shade and stone steps leading to the water. This attracted a multitude of disabled people who believed the water was...
