Chasing Glory: The road to the Championship
The SD Junior Football League played their championship games at Kirkeby-Over Stadium at the Augustana University in Sioux Falls, with the game being announced. (Photo/Submitted) Left: Team 101 Baltic/Tri-Valley football team came home as champions in the Pee Wee III Bracket. They ended their season with a record of 5-4. (Photo/SD Junior Football)RIght:...
Caring Rose Week set for 26th year
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Have you been looking for a reason to have some roses delivered to a loved one? Maybe you want to send some flowers just because. Now is your...
Growth leads to change
Mayor Tom Earley’s term, along with five City Council members, ends at the first meeting in May 2025. (Photo/Submitted) Five City Council & Mayor terms up in 2025 Sara Stadem...
Current News
Current News
Learning the importance of voting
With the 2024 Presidential Election being held this week, Cardinal students at St. Mary’s learned...
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run®
Brings Sioux Falls together for a festive 5K to raise funds and awareness for arthritis...
Register today for the Cattlemen’s 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) will host the 76th Annual Convention and Trade...
Non-Profit organization is seeking area representatives for high school exchange students
Now Hiring Student Exchange Area Representatives:As an ASSE Area Representative, you will be that...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds October meeting
Submitted by Diane Johnson The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on October 15th, 2024 at the new...
South Dakotans celebrate IM-28 defeat
PIERRE – On Election Day, South Dakota voters defeated Initiated Measure 28, which would have...
The work is done
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass | Baptist Church, Trent This past Wednesday more than...
Thune statement on Republicans reclaiming Senate majority
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement:“The...
Johnson congratulates President Trump
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following...
Thune congratulates President Trump and Senator Vance
“The incoming Senate Republican majority will work hand-in-hand with the Trump-Vance...
Learning on day 50
The Baltic Bulldog students in 2nd grade celebrated the 50th day of school with a 50s diner. The...
Congratulations to the St. Mary Cardinal K-4 Fire Safety Week poster
Winners included (left to right) Emerie LaVoy (3rd Grade), Erica Hough (4th Grade), Emily Burgard...
Obituaries
Betty Benjamin
90 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Baltic) November 3, 2024 Betty Jean Benjamin, 90, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Avera Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls. Her Funeral Service will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 11, in the Baltic Lutheran...
Doris Kirkegaard
102 Trent, SD November 5, 2024 Doris M. Kirkegaard, passed away on November 5, 2024 at Dell Rapids Nursing and Rehab Center with family and friends by her side. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church,...
Donald Simonsen
86 Dell Rapids, SD November 3, 2024 Donald Simonsen, age 86 of rural Dell Rapids, SD passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his home near Dells.A visitation with family present was Thursday, November 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Dell...
Rita Siemonsma
70 Dell Rapids, SD November 2, 2024 Rita Siemonsma, 70, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Bethany Home in Brandon. Her Mass of Christian Burial began at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 8, in St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be in...
Emily Kramer
94 Sioux Falls, SD October 28, 2024 Emily Frances Kramer, age 94, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Ava’s House by Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD. Her family was present to greet friends for visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, at George Boom...
Gustaf W. “Gus” Kruger
80 Dell Rapids, SD October 22, 2024 Gustaf W. “Gus” Kruger, 80, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 under hospice care. His Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation...
James “Jim” Geraets Sr.
80 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Dell Rapids) October 27, 2024 James “Jim” J. Geraets Sr., 80, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. His Memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024 in St. Mary Catholic...
Mary Jean “Jeannie” Sieps
79 Dell Rapids, SD October 13, 2024 Mary Jean “Jeannie” Sieps, 79, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Inn at Westport. Her funeral service began at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Reformed Church, Dell Rapids. Interment was at the...
Sports
Huskies take Region 3B win over Cardinals
Cardinal Madala Hanson reached 1,000 career set assists during their match on Tuesday, October 29, against Colman-Egan Hawks. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The St Mary Cardinal volleyball team saw their 2024 season end in the Region 3B tournament...
Cardinals make return trip to 9B semifinals
Cardinal Trimmier Hanson had 12 carries for 83 yards and two touchdowns during their first round of playoffs against the Kakoka Area Kougars. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The St Mary Cardinals are headed back to the 9B semifinals after a 36-0...
Baltic volleyball cruises to Region 3A win
The Bulldogs advanced to the SoDak 16 Qualifying match hosting the Garretson Blue Dragons on Thursday, November 7. Results were not available at the time of publication. (Photo/Marissa Whipple) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic Bulldogs hosted the Flandreau...
Quarriers open playoffs with win over Dakota Valley
The Quarriers beat the Dakota Valley Panthers by a score of 17-6 to advance to the semi-finals. Dell Rapids took on Lennox on Friday, November 8. Results were not available at the time of publication. (Photo/Tanya Schmidt) Quarrier Cole Ruesink had a 19-yard touchdown...
Bulldogs keep winning streak going with win to end regular season
The Baltic Bulldog volleyball team took a win for their last regular season match on Tuesday, October 29, when they traveled to Deubrook to face off against the Dolphins. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic Bulldog volleyball team kept their...
Dell Rapids cheer places 5th at state competition
The Dell Rapids competitive cheer team finished 5th overall with 238.0 points. There were twenty teams that completed in the event between large and small teams. (Photo/Jaydn Anderson) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier competitive cheer team...
Sixth place finish for St. Mary cheer at state
The St. Mary Cardinal competitive cheer team finished 6th place overall with 232.5 points with twenty teams that competed in the event between large and small teams. (Photo/Jaydn Anderson) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The St. Mary Cardinal competitive cheer team...
Quarriers win final regular season game in Lennox
Quarrier Devin Lodmell looks to gain some yards for Dell Rapids when the Quarriers traveled to Lennox to take on the Orioles. Dell Rapids came home with the win with a score of 26-12. (Photo/Tanya Schmidt) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarriers...