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Salem’s Hometown Christmas Parade of Lights is Friday

Salem Community Women, in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce and First Dakota National Bank, is excited to host the annual Parade of Lights at their Hometown Christmas this Friday, December 6, in downtown Salem.The parade kicks off at 7:00 p.m., with...

Bridgewater to host Pancake Dinner with Santa Saturday

The Bridgewater Development Corporation’s Annual Customer Appreciation Pancake Dinner will be held this Saturday, December 7, 2024 with serving from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Bridgewater. Please plan to attend to support our community!Santa,...

Five Generations of “Rose” Family

It is a rare opportunity to capture five generations in one photo. Mary Agnes (Rose) Cooper – Great Great Grandmother; Rose Mary (Cooper) Morrow – Great Grandmother; Kimberly Sue (Morrow) Beaner – Grandmother; Heather Marie (Beaner) Carlson – Mother; Grace Marie...

Kinzley Funeral Home to hold Holiday Remembrance Service

Kinzley Funeral Home will be holding our Holiday Remembrance Service at 2:30 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the funeral home in Salem. This service will honor those who have passed away this last year. All are welcome to attend!

Single vehicle accident claims life near Alexandria

One person died and another was seriously injured Saturday morning, November 23, 2024 in a single-vehicle crash near Alexandria.Preliminary crash information indicates Lois Kelli Watson, 68, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the driver of a 2024 Chevy Silverado, was traveling...

The world needs makers!!

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The world needs makers! Go make stuff today! Make coffee, make memories, make a difference, make a ruckus! Make time for someone or something you love! The world needs makers right now!I only realized lately that there is actually a maker...

Thanksgiving leftovers

Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson The Thanksgiving leftovers are nearly gone, and Christmas decorations are quickly taking the place of turkeys, pumpkins, and cornucopias. Yet, as we settle back into our routines, the echoes of gratitude...

Ultimate joy

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Paul and Silas were met by a slave girl who was filled with an evil spirit. She could predict the future and earned a great deal of money for her master who was exploiting her for his own personal gain. The girl followed...

Do you know when to give up?

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Bela often accompanies me in my home office. For fun, I toss a few kibbles of dry cat food for Bela to chase. This provides him with a challenge, fun, and a reward all at the same time. If a kibble lands...

Farmers Union celebrates Harding County buffalo producers

By Lura Roti Located between the ranching communities of Buffalo and Bison, Slim Buttes Ranch is home to one of the nation’s largest buffalo herds.And the family who raises them say these majestic animals saved the ranch that has been in their family since it was...