Tammy Chamley | Editor New Technology High School (NTHS) or the Jefferson HS Project Based Learning Academy, as it will be called starting next fall, follows a specific model that focusses not only on helping students learn content knowledge but also focusses on soft...
Month: February 2021
Campers, mark your calendars
Tammy Chamley | Editor With temperatures beginning to warm up, camping season is closer than you think. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) allows reservations at their State Parks 90 days in advance. February 20 marked the first day to make campsite and cabin...
Annual Chamber Banquet held
The Minnehaha Funeral Home was presented with the Community Spirit Award by Chamber President, Dan Ahlers. (photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Banquet on Sunday, February 21 at Papa’s Pub & Eatery. During...
West bound for State Wrestling
Head Coach Craig Jorgensen with his state-bound wrestlers at the sendoff held at Dell Rapids High School on Wednesday, February 24. (Photo/MacKenzie Apland) MacKenzie Apland | Staff Intern Dell Rapids wrestlers had their Region meet on Saturday, February 20 in...
Plant a tree for some extra green in your pocket
Several trees have been removed in the city of Dell Rapids due to Emarald Ash Borer concerns and street construction. (Photo/MacKenzie Apland) Tammy Chamley | Editor Due to the high risk of Emerald Ash Borer and street construction, numerous trees have been removed...
Cold snap shakes the country
Dean Klein out feeding the cattle on Wednesday, February 17. This was the first morning above zero for several days. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor With temperatures and wind chills reaching record lows in several areas, businesses and communities across...
Dell Rapids students celebrate FCCLA week
Maddie Kringen is awarded the container of candies as she was the closest in guessing the number of candies in the container given to her by FCCLA member Kyra Wajer. (Photo/submitted) MacKenzine Apland | Staff Intern Dell Rapids Public School FCCLA members had their...
Swanson, Kyte bring spirit of cooperation to Minnehaha County Treasurer, Auditor’s jobs
Ben Kyte and Kris Swanson take on their new positions for the County. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The coming of 2021 brought two major changes in Minnehaha County elected officials. County Auditor Bob Litz retired from...
National FFA Week to be Celebrated by the Dells FFA Chapter
Mr. Tom Wolff | FFA Advisor The 99 chapters that make up the South Dakota FFA will be celebrating National FFA Week February 20-27, 2021. It is a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. FFA Week embraces more than 90 years of FFA...
Gleason’s final semester at DRHS
Tammy Chamley | Editor Stacey Gleason has been a familiar face of the Dell Rapids School District since the 2013-2014 school year. Before taking on her full-time position at the school, Gleason subbed for several years in Dell Rapids while obtaining her teaching...