The Salem city-wide rummage sales will be held on May 29 and 30 this year. Watch for more information in future weeks in this paper.
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DANR recognizes Bridgewater with award for drinking water excellence
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Bridgewater public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.“Repeated success is a true...
From the heart!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer What does it look like to follow your heart? Sometimes it’s as simple as saying no to what you don’t want, and yes to what you do. But how do you choose courage when you are scared or in pain?There are times when it can be hard to actually...
from the south dakota house
Rep. Drew Peterson Hello District 19 –As the 100th Legislative Session comes to a close, I want to reflect on the work accomplished and the challenges that remain. This year, we passed a balanced budget for the 136th consecutive session—continuing South Dakota’s long...
Have you tried doing something differently?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent All of our cats enjoy a catnip-filled felt mouse that they toss, kick, and bite. Our cats also enjoy a pinch of catnip served on the floor in front of them. They lick the catnip and then roll around for several...
Moses’ shadow
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent God announced to Moses that he would soon pass away without taking his first steps onto the Promised Land due to his disobedience. Moses had rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin. Despite Moses’ mistake he had...
News from the Capitol
Representative Jessica Bahmuller The 100th legislative session is wrapped up!! And wow what a ride it has been.When I was 15 I traveled to the Capitol with 4-H. I remember sitting in a committee hearing and listening to a bill sponsor pitch a bill and thought “Wow,...
Bridge receives SDHSAA Distinguished Service Award
HURON – Retired Hanson School Superintendent and long-time girls’ basketball coach received the South Dakota High School Activities Association’s Distinguished Service Award at the South Dakota State Class “B” Girls’ Basketball on March 14, 2025, in Huron.Bridge was...
Over 1600 kids invade Emery for FFA event
BRIDGEWATER-EMERY FFA HOSTS 1,600 STUDENTS Bridgewater-Emery FFA Advisor Alex Toupal talks to some of the estimated 1,600 students from around the state that came to the Career Development Event held in Emery on March 3 in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel |...
Jarding makes Hanson wrestling history
Owen Reitzel | Editor High school girls wrestling is new to the state of South Dakota as it became a sanctioned sport in 2021 and has been growing since.At Hanson School, wrestling, both girls and boys, has been going for just a couple of years.This year, freshman...
