Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Rapid Fitness will be opening a new location in Brandon, South Dakota. Owner Matt Beukelman decided to buy out an existing gym named Amplify Fitness. The remodeling process will take 1-2 months and they will hopefully see the final product...
Month: July 2021
Council approves first reading of rezoning area to High Density Residential District
Tammy Chamley | Editor On Tuesday, July 6 the Dell Rapids City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 895 to Rezone Lot 1 of West 3rd Street Addition to the City of Dell Rapids. This was considered to be the public hearing for the rezone of Lot 1 of West...
Minnehaha County burn ban now in effect
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At this week’s meeting, the Minnehaha County Commissioners enacted a burn ban, which went into effect immediately. Even though some rain was expected during the week, not knowing exactly how much or where it would...
FFA Members are “Survivors”
Tom Wolff | FFA Advisor The South Dakota FFA Association conducted its annual Leadership Retreat June 22- 25, at Swan Lake, Viborg. A total of 48 FFA members in grades 7 – 12 attended the Swan Lake Camp from across South Dakota. Attending from the Dells FFA Chapter...
Enjoy your grill, but keep safety in mind
Troy Schwans | Salem Special Editor One of the pleasures of summer is spending time outdoors. Another pleasure is enjoying cooking outdoors. Many people cook at least one meal a week outside in the summer and some cook nearly every meal outside during the summer. And,...
Jay Nebben
69 Dell Rapids, SD July 2, 2021 Jay Arthur Nebben, age 69, of Dell Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at his home of natural causes on Friday, July 2, 2021. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Interment...
Canova squeaks by Mudcats
Kris Regas releases the pitch from the mound on Tuesday, June 15. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Canova Gang took a 2-1 victory over the Dell Rapids Mudcats in Canova on Tuesday, June 29th. Kris Regas took the loss for the Mudcats despite...
PBR ends skid with late rally over Lennox
Riley Hoffman stretches out on the mound. (Photo/Addy Gilbert) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Dell Rapids PBR ended a four-game losing streak with a rally late in the game against Lennox. PBR scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to earn a 5-2 win on Tuesday,...
Dell Rapids Legion can’t overcome early lead by Humboldt/Hartford
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Humboldt/Hartford scored two runs in the bottom of the first and never trailed in the game as they defeated Dell Rapids 4-2 in Humboldt on Wednesday, July 7th. Humboldt/Hartford got two runners on by a walk with two outs in the bottom of...
If we build it, they will come
St. Mary School shows progress in building plans Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern St Mary Catholic School has been preparing and planning to build a school for over four years. Many years of study has gone into the decision regarding the buildings at St. Mary. A Task Force...