Month: January 2020

Kasper Malsam, 60

Kasper P. Malsam, age 60 of Renner, SD died on Saturday, January 4, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.  His Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 10, 2020 at The Ransom Church-West Campus, 100 N Ebenezer, Sioux Falls, SD.  Visitation...

Creating A Lasting Impact

By Brittany Moeller, Library Director Memories can be such a powerful, driving force in a person’s life. They can bring you moments of joy, laughter, excitement and just pure happiness. These are the types of memories we aspire to create at the library! Our...

St. Mary National Honor Society Gives Back

On Friday, December 20th, the National Honor Society of St. Mary Catholic School provided breakfast and served the meal at the Banquet in Sioux Falls.  It was an early morning for the students because they needed to be there by 6:30 to get things ready for the...

2020 SD Legislative Leadership In Conversation

Live from Pierre, host Stephanie Rissler discusses the 2020 legislative session with majority and minority leaders from the South Dakota House and Senate, Thursday, January 16, 8pm (7 MT) on SDPBTV-1 and SDPB.org. Guests include: •Sen. Troy Heinert (D) Mission – SD...

Do The Right Thing. Feed Everyone.

By Dan Ahlers Last week President Trump announced changes to the SNAP (food stamp) program that would cut funding by 4.2B over the next 5 years. It’s an old story. The rationale by opponents to these programs perpetuate the notion that people on assistance are...

Oscar Emly Reaches The Age Of 100!

By Alice Chamley After working hours upon hours for many years in his little bakery in Dell Rapids, making the most delicious rolls and breads, Oscar retired several years ago and he and his wife Arlene moved to Maple Grove, Minnesota and later to Washington. They...

Cardinal Boys Impressive In Home Opener

By Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal boys basketball team finally played their first home game of the season on Monday, December 30th.  The Cardinals hosted the Chester Area Flyers and ended the night with a 60-30 victory. The...

Cardinal Boys Earn Win At Sacred Hoops Classic In Exciting Fashion

By Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media The Cardinals utilized their speed and strength by going down low against Chester on Monday, December 30.  Connor Libis was able to soar above their defenders adding points to the scoreboard.  (Photos by Tammy Chamley)  Clinging to a...

Cardinal Girls Add To Win Column

By Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal girls basketball team played their fifth road game out of six on Thursday, January 2nd.  The Cardinals traveled to Hendricks, MN to take on the Estelline/Hendricks Redhawks.  The Cardinals came...

Cardinal Girls Grab Early Lead, Hang On For Win

By Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals led for most of the game and earned their third win of the season on Monday, December 30th.  Playing in their first home game of the season, the Cardinals defeated the Chester Area Flyers 60-48....