In a historic move, the South Dakota Department of Education has awarded 36 grants totaling $6.4 million to school districts to purchase innovative, industry-grade equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs.“We gave schools a definite challenge to...
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Hoffman Competes at Nationals
The NASP Archery National Tournament was recently held in Daytona Beach, FL with over 1800 archers from across the country coming to compete. Cade Hoffman, a 5th grader from McCook Central, was one of three South Dakota kids to qualify for this prestigious tournament....
Jackley announces applications open in victim grants
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that the application period opened Monday, July 1, for $5 million in grants that will be awarded by the Attorney General’s Office to organizations that assist children who have been abused or neglected, victims of...
Letter to the Editor
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the American Red Cross, constituting over 90% of our workforce. These community heroes breathe life into our mission every day through their generous gift of time and talents.We are witnessing more frequent and severe disasters that...
The letter!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer As I was helping my son with his wet basement this past weekend, I came across a box of letters that were left at the house after we moved out five years ago. Tyler bought our house from us and when we moved we left a few things in the...
Is it worth fighting for?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent We feed our cats similar portions at the same time. Boy and Boris gulp their food as if they’re nearly starved while glancing at Marble and Bela who eat more slowly. As soon as Boy finishes his food, he goes to...
Affordable meals for large groups
Little House Living By Merissa Alink Summer is a time to enjoy the company of others for gatherings! The only part that can be an issue (if you aren’t having a potluck of course!) would be that it can get expensive to cook for large groups of people.Having been a camp...
Monikers
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Whenever God changed a person’s name in the Bible it was a symbol of how God had transformed their lives; simply stated new role new name. God made a promise to bless Abram and multiply his descendants. God modified his...
2024 Rangeland and Soils Days hosts more than 100 youth
More than 100 youth participated in the 40th annual Rangeland and 19th annual Soils Days on June 12-13, 2024, in Watertown.Adrik Schoon, of White River, won the Top Hand Award in the 14-18 age division of the rangeland contest. For the all-around award, Schoon won...
SD Farmers Union celebrates Ziebach County rodeo family
FAMILY RAISES BUCKING HORSES FOR RODEOS Lance and Roni Lesmeister raise bucking horses for rodeos across South Dakota and the nation on their family ranch along the Cheyenne River. By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Lance and Roni Lesmeister’s ranch house...
