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17th Annual Learning Bridge Daycare Chili Cook-off approaching

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 to 7:00 p.m.Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite soup, whether...

Alexandria American Legion to meet March 5

The Alexandria American Legion Post 41 will be holding their annual meeting on March 5th, 2024 at R.J. Sports Bar and Grill in Alexandria, SD.The events will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Social Hour, 7:00 p.m. Meal and 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting.All current members, as...

McCook Central preschool and kindergarten screenings planned

The McCook Central School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start, is pleased to announce a preschool screening scheduled for March 19th and 20th, 2024 for all children ages 3 to 5 years old.If you have a child between the...

Emery Senior Citizens to host dinner Feb. 29

The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a LEAP DAY dinner from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 29th for at the Senior Citizen’s Center. The menu will include lasagna, salad, garlic bread and bars. Come and dine in or take out!In addition to special dinners,...

Bridgewater Emery preschool screening info

The Bridgewater Emery School District, in cooperation with the Cornbelt Educational Cooperative and Head Start, will host their annual preschool screening on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, for all children ages 3 to 5 years old. The purpose of the screening is to provide...

Road closure notice near Bridgewater

The McCook County Highway Department will be closing 431st Ave. between SD Hwy. 262 and SD Hwy. 42 beginning March 1st for a bridge replacement project. This is west of Bridgewater. A detour will be set up and the closure will be expected to last until September 15th.

Montrose Youth Pancake feed is Saturday

There will be a Montrose Youth Pancake Feed Fundraiser this Saturday, March 2nd from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Montrose School Commons.A freewill offering will be accepted.

‘Who Powers You’ contest nominations being accepted

Nominations are now open for the “Who Powers You” contest being hosted by the region’s Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives, including Southeastern Electric Cooperative, Sioux Valley Energy and Central Electric Cooperative. The third annual Who Powers You contest seeks to...

Year-round crisis center coming to the region

CRISIS CENTER COMING TO THE REGION On the left is Dakota Counseling Institute’s Executive Directive Michelle Carpenter and on the right is Roswitha Konz. Both will be involved in the new regional crisis center. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) BUILDING TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO...

Future Leaders 4-H Club meets

4-H CLUB HOLDS HYGIENE DRIVE FOR FOOD PANTRY The Future Leaders 4-H club recently held a hygiene drive for the McCook County Food Pantry. The Future Leaders 4-H Club met on February 25. President Maria Addy called the meeting to order. Lizzie Hodne led the flag pledge...