Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With the arrival of summer heat, many homeowners are cranking up the air conditioning and watching their energy bills climb just as fast. But staying cool doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.Local energy provider Xcel Energy offers...
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Community Hymn Sing set for June 22 at Salem MB Church
You’re invited to a Community Hymn Sing hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Salem MB Church!Join us for an inspiring evening of singing and celebration on Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.Whether you love to lift your voice in praise or simply want to be encouraged by...
Saving money while setting up a smart home
Whether you’re setting up a smart home in new digs this moving season, or simply looking to get better connected, making your home smart doesn’t have to break the bank with these practical ways to get connected and save.A smart home all starts with fast, hassle-free...
AG urges caution when dealing with transient vendors
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges consumers to be cautious when doing business with transient vendors.“During the summer months, consumers may encounter someone they don’t know looking to sell a product or a service,” said Attorney General Jackley....
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You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Jesus wants you to believe in Him and He wants to have a daily relationship with you. Begin each day with Him by worshipping Him, reading His Word, praying and praising His holy name, enjoying all He has created. It...
Is someone waiting for you?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent When we enter a room, our cats immediately leave their bed or jump down from a loft to come greet us. When I used to work outside of our home, our cats would greet me when I returned home at the end of the day...
Salem Chamber talks downtown market, BBQ, and economic growth at June meeting
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 16 at the Salem Community Event Center with lunch provided by Total Stop.The following were in attendance: Kendra Mudder, TrioTel; Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financial; Allen...
SDSU Extension helping cattle producers grow bigger, better beef
Warren Rusche would contend that some of the best cattle in North America are born in South Dakota. That gives Rusche and the rest of the applied feedlot research group at SDSU a unique opportunity, and they are making the most of it.“We consider ourselves very...
Searching for the current oldest living South Dakotan
Who is the oldest person you know in South Dakota? Each year, the South Dakota Health Care Association’s (SDHCA) Century Club seeks to find the answer!If you know of a current living South Dakotan born before January 29, 1916, making this person at least 109 years...
Dairy farming in South Dakota: A vital industry
June is Dairy Month, which signifies that it’s time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking dairy farmers who help feed our communities with nutritious, wholesome products. In South Dakota, dairy farming is more than just an industry; it’s a legacy of dedication,...
