Month: December 2020

Christmas caroling with a twist

Tammy Chamley | Editor 2020 has been a year of change to say the least. The Dell Rapids High School Espresso Choir has embraced the changes and adjustments needed to continue to keep the students, staff and community safe during the holiday season.  “We’ve had a...

Minnehaha County Commission looks ahead

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In getting ready to end 2020 and begin 2021, at this week’s meeting, the Minnehaha County Commissioners focused on next year’s salaries and fee schedules. With their discussion on salaries of elected officials,...

A new organization added to Dell Rapids American Legion

Tammy Chamley |Editor The Sons of the American Legion has a new Chapter in Dell Rapids. The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents...

Christmas celebrated in Dell Rapids

Rachel and Joe Rounds enjoy the Christmas at the Dells activity held at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 5. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas at the Dells December 4-6....

Nedved expands Ace locations

Alan Nedved, along with his partners plan on opening the Hartford location in April of 2021. (Photo/MacKenzie Apland) Tammy Chamley | Editor Alan Nedved, one of six partners of the several Ace Hardware locations east of the Missouri River, will be bringing a seventh...

Shirley Amundson

86 Colton, SD December 5, 2020 Shirley M. A. Amundson, age 86, of Colton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Dells Nursing & Rehab Center in Dell Rapids. Private family service was held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at First...

Alice Burgers

101 December 2, 2020 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly Colton, SD) Alice Burgers, 101, of Sioux Falls formerly of Colton died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home. Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Faith Community Church, Colton. ...

Grant Kringen

80 Garretson, SD November 28, 2020 Grant Joel Kringen, 80, of rural Garretson passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Bethany Meadows in Brandon. Private family funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson....

James Weelborg

73 December 2, 2020 Everett, WA (formerly of Dell Rapids, SD) James Alan Weelborg passed away on December 2, 2020 in Everett, Washington at the age of 73. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Weelborg of Dell Rapids, SD. He is survived by his...

Darla Singaas

63 Sioux Falls, SD December 4, 2020 Darla Ann Singsaas, age 63, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Renner, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Private family graveside service was held on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at East Nidaros...