Who will be the 2024 Scrooge??
Chamber hosts food drive with a twist Sara Stadem | Editor It’s the season of giving, and the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a food drive to do just that. The organized food drive is for The Storehouse and Daily Bread Food Pantry during the holiday season, but there’s more! Three candidates are taking on the challenge during the food drive...
Your Voice Matters
Submitted by Jason Uphoff Dear Quarrier Parents, Community Members, and Alumni,As part of our commitment to continuous school improvement, the Dell Rapids School Board is...
Building confidence & self-defense, one class at a time
June Huntimer has taught Taekwando and self-defense classes for over 40 years. (Photo/Submitted) June Huntimer began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16 years old when women...
Current News
Current News
SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series...
SDPB statement regarding Governor Noem’s budget address
We are sad and disappointed to hear that Governor Noem has recommended what amounts to deep cuts...
US Department of Labor seeks to distribute more than $432K in wages owed to South Dakota workers with its online ‘WOW’ tool
SIOUX FALLS, SD– With the year coming to an end, the U.S. Department of Labor is eager to return...
Create a new holiday tradition by giving blood or platelets
Donors who come to give in December can give a gift and get a gift As holiday celebrations...
Thankful
By: First Gentleman Bryon Noem The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and...
The end of open borders
Sen. John Thune It’s been clear for a while now that an enduring legacy of the Biden-Harris...
Faith, family, and freedom
Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured meeting with Oglala Sioux Tribe. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. Mike Rounds Last week was another busy week out in DC! We took 48 votes on the Senate floor...
Letter to the Editior
Dear South Dakotans,We are writing to our friends and neighbors as representatives of...
Junior class looks to lead Baltic boys basketball team
The Baltic Bulldogs will be led this year by juniors Kellen Artz, Dylan Runestad, Ben Erickson,...
Experienced team returns for Baltic girls basketball
The Baltic Bulldogs head into this season after graduating one senior last year. The Bulldogs will...
Baltic introduces wrestling to athletic program
The Baltic Bulldogs are making school history this year by having their own wrestling program for...
Obituaries
Linda Ann Olson
76 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Linda Ann Olson, 76, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away at her home on Friday, November 29, 2024. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. The family was present...
Mary Ann Nelson
86 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Mary Ann Nelson passed away Friday, November 29, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Mary Ann was born May 21, 1938 to Lawrence and Prima (Ginsbach) Elsinger in Dell Rapids, SD. Per Mary Ann’s wish, a private...
Mari Ginsbach
72 Dell Rapids, SD November 23, 2024 Mari Ginsbach of Dell Rapids, SD passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Sanford Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD; surrounded by her family. Her Memorial Mass began at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in St....
Kathy Reiter
77 Sioux Falls, SD November 22, 2024 Kathy Reiter, 77, of Sioux Falls passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home. Her Memorial Service will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Miller Funeral Home Southside Chapel. Visitation with the family...
Ellen Hymans
85 Dell Rapids, SD November 12, 2024 Ellen Ilene Hymans, age 85, of rural Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home at the age of 85. Funeral services began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at the Dell Rapids United Methodist Church....
Joan Drovdal
82 Dell Rapids, SD November 7, 2024 It is with both deep sorrow and hearts full of joy in her eternal Salvation that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joan Grace Drovdal, on November 7, 2024, at The Dougherty House in Sioux Falls at age 82. Her Memorial...
Justin “Jess” Hegge, Jr.
90 Dell Rapids, SD November 8, 2024 Justin “Jess” Hegge Jr., age 90, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Friday, November 8, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services began at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at The Reformed Church of...
Terence “Terry” Hansen
88 Dell Rapids, SD November 12, 2024 Terence “Terry” Hansen, 88, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. His Memorial Mass began at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024 in St. Mary Catholic...
Sports
Junior class looks to lead Baltic boys basketball team
The Baltic Bulldogs will be led this year by juniors Kellen Artz, Dylan Runestad, Ben Erickson, Trevor Cuperus, and Cooper Garry. The Bulldogs start their 2024-25 season at home when they host the Beresford Watchdogs on Friday, December 13. (Photo/Submitted) Matt...
Experienced team returns for Baltic girls basketball
The Baltic Bulldogs head into this season after graduating one senior last year. The Bulldogs will look to Harper Kortemeyer, Meredith Larson, Caitlyn Pickett, and Kate Bouman for leadership this season. The Bulldogs face off against West Central when they travel to...
Baltic introduces wrestling to athletic program
The Baltic Bulldogs are making school history this year by having their own wrestling program for the first time. The Bulldogs will be led by new Head Coach Dwight Montgomery. The Bulldogs will have senior Jaxon Waggoner to lead the boys team and seniors Tabitha...
Quarrier girls basketball returns full starting lineup this season
The Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers return their five starters from last season and will be led by seniors Elly Olson and Clara Justice. The Lady Quarriers kicked off their 2024-25 season when they traveled to Beresford on Saturday, December 7. Results were not available...
Quarrier boys basketball welcomes new head coach in 2024-2025
The Dell Rapids Quarraier boys basketball team will tip off their 2024-2025 season with new Head Coach Larry Aaker. In addition to their new head coach, the team will look to the leadership of seniors Cole Ruesink, Tad Tjaden, Lincoln Fersdahl, Braden Gruis, Jack...
Dell Rapids wrestling ready to open 2024-2025 season
The Dell Rapids Quarrier wrestling team is ready to hit the mat, with seniors Quinn Carr and Kane Murphy leading the boys. Quinn Carr returns with back-to-back state tournament appearances. Rylee Halverson, Mikayla Hight, and Bailey Credeur are the seniors that will...
Strong experience returns for St. Mary boys basketball
The St. Mary Cardinal boys basketball team will have three returning starters this season; Seniors Maverick LeBrun and Trevon Beckman and junior Trimmier Hanson. Senior Jake Kopsas will also look to add to the starting position. The Cardinals kick off their season on...
Cardinal girls return experience in 2024-2025
The St. Mary Lady Cardinals will head into 2024-25 season, being led by seniors Brianna Griffin, Jodie Klein, Addison Libis, Megan Geraets, and Madala Hanson. The Cardinals tip off their season at home against Hills-Beaver Creek on Tuesday, December 10....