Troy Schwans | Managing Editor While you’re shopping in Salem this February, you are encouraged to play the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop Local Salem Bingo” game. The game is a Salem SD Chamber of Commerce-sponsored idea to create a little bit of excitement in...
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Two key elections coming for Hanson County residents
Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time Hanson County States Attorney Jim Davies and Treasurer Julie Ruden are both retiring this year, setting up possible elections on November 5 for both positions.According to Hanson County Auditor Lesa Trabing no one has taken out a...
Local FFA members visit Capitol
FFA members from Bridgewater-Emery and McCook Central had the opportunity to visit the Capitol recently and also met their District’s legislators. Picture here, along with District 19 legislators Rep. Jessica Bahmuller, Sen. Kyle Schoenhard, and Rep. Drew Peterson are...
Mehlbrech achieves several high World Masters Rankings
Former Bridgewater High School athlete Dan Mehlbrech has achieved several high World Masters Rankings in the Men’s 70 – 74 division of Masters Track and Field for the 2023 outdoor track and field season. The World Masters Rankings (https://mastersrankings.com) is the...
Xcel Energy’s new smart meters offer customers more choices
Xcel Energy’s South Dakota customers will soon see the benefits of an improved, high-tech electric grid as the company begins installing smart electric meters at their homes and businesses.Installation work begins this week as part of a multiyear project to bring...
Canistota Friends of Music pancake feed
Canistota Friends of Music will be hosting a pancake feed on Sunday, February 4 at the Fire Hall in Canistota from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.A freewill donation will be used to help raise money for a band trip. Please come and enjoy some pancakes!
Bridgewater Community Cantata invitation to join
The Bridgewater Community Cantata will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Cantata members will be presenting “My King is Known by Love” on Palm Sunday, March 24 at the Zion Bible Church in Bridgewater and on Good Friday, March 29 at the First Baptist...
17th Annual Ladies Night Out coming up
The Price is Right will theme this year’s Ladies Night Out on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Salem St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets go on sale at Uniquely You Salon and Spa (Gina Hansen) on Thursday, January 18.This year’s event starts at 5:00 p.m. with registration and a social...
McCook Central Music Boosters to meet – date change!
The McCook Central Music Boosters will meet on Monday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the choir room. All members are encouraged to attend.
Schroeder among Rural Youth College Scholarship recipients
by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers UnionSouth Dakota Farmers Union Foundation recently awarded $500 scholarships to youth from five rural South Dakota communities including Hayden Schroeder from Alexandria.“Youth are our future. These scholarships are among the...
