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Big East Conference Honor Band held in Salem

BIG EAST CONFERENCE HONOR BAND Salem hosted this year’s Big East Conference Honor Band where select students from the Big East Conference schools practiced throughout the day with Guest Conductor Tessa Begum culminating in a concert Monday night in the McCook Central...

Long-time administrator and coach retires

BRIDGE TO RETIRE FROM HANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Jim Bridge, who officially announced his retirement from his duties at Hanson School last week, effective at the end of this school year, talks to his girls’ basketball team during a game earlier this year. (Photo/Owen...

17th Annual Learning Bridge Daycare Chili Cook-off is Monday

The 17th Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off, benefiting the Learning Bridge Daycare in Bridgwater, is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, this year at the Bridgewater Fire Hall from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite soup, whether that...

Three-class shoot-out is March 30 in Salem

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Basketball enthusiasts will want to clear their calendar on Saturday, March 30, 2024 as the 36th Annual First Dakota Three-Class Shoot-Out High School All-Star Basketball Games will again be played in Salem.The annual event features...

Unite Church to host “Unite to Feed Kids”

Spring is in the air and change is afoot. Have you felt it too? At Unite Church in Salem we have felt the change and excitement that comes with the warm weather we have been experiencing - looking into the future, gathering people, socializing, and having a general...

McCook Central Music Boosters to host spring bake sale

The McCook Central Music Boosters will host their annual spring bake sale on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in conjunction with the JK-4th grade spring concert, starting at 6:30 p.m. with grades JK-1. The sale will be held during a 20-minute intermission, which will be at...

SDSU announces summer, fall 2023 graduates

The following area students graduated after the summer and fall 2023 semesters at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. Nearly 1,000 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program, and those requirements have been verified by the...

SDDOH recognizes March as National Nutrition Month

The South Dakota Department of Health proudly joined the nationwide celebration of National Nutrition Month®, which promotes year-round commitment to healthy eating and physical activity.“The South Dakota Department of Health supports initiatives that promote informed...

SD DOH warns of scam phone calls

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has become aware of an ongoing scam impacting multiple healthcare regulatory boards within South Dakota. This fraudulent activity involves individuals impersonating Department of Health or licensing board officials and...

DCC and Bridgewater Activities Club to hold Easter egg hunt

The Diamond Care Center and the Bridgewater Activities Club invite you to join them for an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater. Age groups will be for those up to 5 years old and those over 5 years old. In case...