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By David Bordewyk The theme for this year’s National Newspaper Week is “Telling Our Stories” – a reminder about the role of newspapers in reporting the important stories in their communities.Stories that run the gamut: human-interest features, football game recaps,...

Letter to the Editor Mayors Sound the Alarm on IM-28 ConsequencesSalem is estimated to lose $100,000/year out of our budget.As South Dakotans prepare to vote on Initiated Measure 28 (IM-28), it is crucial to understand the far-reaching negative consequences this...

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Habakkuk lived in Judah, Israel’s southern kingdom. It was a time of idolatry and injustice and a rising threat from the Babylonians. Habakkuk who penned his self-named book knew God is good yet there was so much evil in...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent From the archives: Our cat Smoke usually joins us in the kitchen when we’re preparing meals. While I get something out of the refrigerator, he strategically places himself so that I will see him as I return to...

The September 2024 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was opened in regular form by President Shawn Giesler followed by prayer from Chaplain Lynn Gottlob. The Unit held the “Draping of the Charter” for our deceased member Gen Blindert. Roll Call had 8 members...

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer On Monday, the last day of September, phones nationwide with Verizon went down! Out of the blue, my phone was suddenly useless as I could not call out or text message.For a short time, I felt the weird sense of what it must be like to be cut...

National Fire Prevention Week, observed each year in early October, plays a crucial role in promoting fire safety and prevention across the country. Established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, this week-long event raises awareness about fire hazards and...

By Daniel Anderson, Cy-Fair Fire Department October is Fire Prevention Month. Here are some tips on one of the most important things you can have in your home: properly working smoke alarms.While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect...

Hunting season is here, and with both big game and small game seasons opening across the state, we wanted to share a few reminders on ways to prevent fire when out in the field this fall.Conditions across much of the state have been dry in recent weeks, and this has...