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November 11, 2024 - The Sandhills Area Foundation (SAF) demonstrated its commitment to community development by awarding $93,000 in grants to various local organizations during its annual fund raiser held Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Santa, his elves Wander and Roam, along with the area businesses are quite busy this time of year preparing the Heart of Christmas Celebration and Valentine’s Holiday Preview! Stores are decorated festively for the upcoming holidays, and, in time, Main Street will also have decorations lighting the way for shoppers. The Heart of Christmas Celebration festivities will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, and you can begin your day visiting with Santa and his reindeer at Security First Bank from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Amanda R. Roubideaux, Chamberlain, SD.

The 2024 International Cold Climate Wine Competition (ICCWC) was held in Minneapolis, MN. There were 343 wines from all over Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Maine, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and New York which were judged by a panel of 21 expert wine judges.

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller wants to remind everyone about the City ordinance pertaining to snow and weather emergencies: It is unlawful to park or stand any vehicle on any highway in the city at any time within 12 hours after a snowfall of four inches or more has occurred within a 24-hour period if the snow has not been removed within that time on the following streets and alleys:

Incidents/Arrests On 11/03/2024 at 1:42 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near Highway 20 and Bessie Streets. A 59 year old male, 32 year old male and a 31 year old male, all from South Dakota, were arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

As the holiday season approaches, many gather with family and friends to share traditional meals. With all the delicious food and the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s important to keep food safety in mind to ensure everyone has a joyful and healthy celebration. Here are some essential food safety tips to help make your holiday gathering both safe and memorable.

by-Suzy Stibor Jane Keller Memorial Art Show in Bassett Venue Update. We will be at The old Oddfellows building in Bassett. 123 S. Clark St, Bassett, NE. We have held the show there in past years and the building became available at the last minute.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, fruit and milk.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the Library Meeting Room with the following in attendance, City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Councilmembers Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Brad Arnold and Ross Broccoli.