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Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Although the winter has been mostly snow-free, the possibility of a large snow event still exists for a few months. With that in mind, the residents of Salem are reminded that in the event of a 2” or more snow fall you are to remove your...

In the interest of public safety, residents of Salem are reminded to remove the snow from around the fire hydrants in their neighborhoods this winter. The effort it takes to do this could save valuable time in the event of a fire.Thank you for your cooperation!Salem...

A press release issued by the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, January 6, 2025 stated that on the morning of January 6th, 2025, Metro Communications in Sioux Falls contacted the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office asking for assistance in locating a missing person...

The Montrose school music department is looking for clothing donations.Are you doing some closet cleaning? Maybe looking to donate some clothes that no longer fit.If so, you may give them to the Montrose Music Department as they are looking for lightly used black...

A blood drive will be held at the Freeman Community Center, sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services on Wednesday, January 15 from 9:05 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged. Call 800-287-4903.

Thank you for the wonderful Holiday displays in Alexandria. My five siblings and myself (with 22 grandchildren) spent many Christmas Eve’s at the parental home in Alexandria, so viewing these displays allowed us a “trip down memory lane.” We appreciate your efforts on...

The family of Pat Huls wishes to thank the Salem community for all the prayers, cards, calls, messages and visits during her 7-year battle with cancer. Special thanks to Fr. Anthony Urban of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Madison, Andy and Laura at Kinzley Funeral...

More than 2,500 students at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion are honored for their high achievement during the fall 2024 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List if they...

January is National Mentoring Month, and the Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) is celebrating the month aimed at expanding mentoring opportunities to connect more individuals with quality mentors.“Established mentoring programs improve job satisfaction and...