St Mary Catholic School Carnival and auction celebrates 50 years!

St Mary Catholic School Carnival and auction celebrates 50 years!

Sara Stadem | Editor The St Mary Catholic School Carnival and Auction has arrived for another year with this year being the 50th Carnival and Auction!The St Mary Cardinal High School Principal, Mr. Casey Michel, explained the St Mary Catholic School (SMCS) holds their annual carnival and auction at the end of March. “It’s our biggest fundraiser for the...

The battle of wits

The battle of wits

The Baltic Quiz Bowl team took third place when they competed at West Central. Pictured (left to right) is Rachel Row, Gage Olson, Madeline Larson, Jack Wilde, Shae Fiala,...

Current News

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Obituaries

Mavis King

92Luverne, MN (Formerly of Dell Rapids, SD)March 18, 2023Mavis King, 92, of Luverne, MN, formerly of Dell rapids, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Luverne Sanford Hospital. Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St....

Betty J. Watson

85Dell Rapids, SDMarch 15, 2023Betty J. Watson, age 85, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.A funeral service was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Dell...

Marjorie “Marge” Gunn

89Madison, SD (formerly of Dell Rapids)March 20, 2023Marjorie “Marge” Gunn, 89, of Madison, SD, and formerly of Dell Rapids, passed from Earth to her Heavenly Home on March 12, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday,...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Tool

73Dell Rapids, SDMarch 9, 2023Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay (Geraets) Tool, 73, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls to a place without pain. Her Memorial Mass began at 10:30am on Friday, March 17, in St. Mary...

Donna J. Pola

89Rapid City, SD (formerly of Dell Rapids)March 11, 2023Donna J. Pola, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Fountain Springs Healthcare Center, Rapid City, South Dakota.Donna was born July 11, 1933 at the family farm, rural Dell Rapids. She was the only...

Allan Hesvik

55Dell Rapids, SDMarch 9, 2023Allan Hesvik, 55, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Ava’s House Hospice in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were at 2pm, Wednesday, March 15, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux...

Richard K. Holt

73Trent, SDMarch 4, 2023Richard K. Holt, 73, of Trent passed away at his home under hospice care after a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Visitation with the family present was from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Kahler-Brende Funeral Home. His...

Alice Marcene (Lee) Dunn

98Redfield, SD – Formerly of Dell RapidsFebruary 20, 2023Alice Marcene (Lee) Dunn, 98 passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Eastern Star Home in Redfield.Visitation was held from 2pm to 3pm, on Sunday, February 26 2023, at the Eastern...

Sports

All-Conference Teams announced

Cardinal Sydney Klein (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor As the basketball seasons have wrapped up for the Baltic Bulldogs, the Dell Rapids Quarriers, and St Mary Cardinals, the Big East Conference, Dak XII Conference, and Dakota Valley Conference announced...

Larson to become a Lancer

With family by her side, Quarrier senior Haley Larson signed with Mount Marty University to continue her education and competitive cheer career this fall. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern Haley Larson, a senior at Dell Rapids High School (DRHS), will be...

Fersdahl to continue football

With family by his side, Quarrier Braden Fersdahl signed with SMSU to continue his football career this fall. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern Braden Fersdahl, a senior at Dell Rapids High School, has committed to Southwest Minnesota State University...

Chamley signs with DSU

Quarrier Gunnar Chamley has signed with DSU to continue his track and field career while majoring in Business Technology and Audio Engineering. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern Quarrier senior Gunnar Chamley, son of Todd and Karla Chamley, has signed...

Cardinal boys season ends in Region 3B Tourney

Cardinal Maverick LeBrun works his way around the defense in their Region 3B action with LeBrun finishing the game with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocked shots. (Photo/Troy Schwans) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The St Mary Cardinals (15-6) had their season come...

Powerlifting their way to state

Pictured is Coach Loosbrock (left) spotting Lauryn Kloth during their meet. (Photo/Jen Labrie) Chase Jones | Staff Intern The Dell Rapids Powerlifting team has had a great start to their 2023 campaign and is looking to carry their momentum into their final competition...

Dell Rapids boys fall in another epic battle with Madison

The Quarrier teammates react after a big play during their Region 3A game against the Madison Bulldogs. After a hard-fought battle, the Quarriers came up just short with the Bulldogs advancing to the SoDak 16. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media There is...

St Mary boys advance in Region 3B

Cardinal Trimmier Hanson drives to the hoop during their Tuesday night game when they hosted the Hawks. Hanson finished the game with two points and three assists. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals (15-5) earned a...