Deputy State’s Attorney Eric Bogue addresses the Minnehaha County Commission during the second reading of the medicinal cannabis ordinance at the Tuesday, Sept. 28, meeting. Because of changes made, the ordinance will have another reading on Oct. 5. (Photo/Dave...
Month: October 2021
Seniors take the trails by golf cart
(Photo/ Rebecca Fritz and Tammy McKillip) Tammy Chamley | Editor Saturday, September 25 marked the first trail ride in golf carts for senior citizens in Dell Rapids. Councilman Gary Haak and Mayor Tom Earley had an idea for this type of ride and asked the Dell Rapids...
Pumpkin growing season
Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Gavin Van’t Hof, who is a 12-year-old 5th grader, was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. Gavin enjoys bowling, basketball, monster trucks and swimming wherever he can find water - which includes rain barrels. “He at times will...
Ready, set, race
Racing is a family affair for the Dearduffs. From left to right is Jake, Roger and Justin Dearduff. (Photo/submitted) Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Race week becomes pretty intense for the Dearduff family. A typical week for preparing becomes a set routine to try and not...
Concrete projects delayed
Tammy Chamley | Editor The City of Dell Rapids planned a concrete spall repair project in 2021 to include 4th Street, Garfield Avenue and a few sections of Quartzite Street. The City awarded bids to T&R Contracting in the spring of 2021. The deadline for the...
Susan Merkley
75 Dell Rapids, SD September 10, 2021 Susan Merkley, 75, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away on September 10, 2021, at the Inn on Westport. Susan Merkley, daughter of Robert and Betty (Brewster) Merkley, was born on August 1, 1946, in Pipestone, MN. She grew up in Dell...
Sharon Kay Gannon
75 Sioux Falls, SD September 28, 2021 Sharon Kay Gannon,75, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Her Memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids....
Dell Rapids Softball finishes regular season at home
2nd baseman Claire Wynja ready and waiting for infield action on Sunday, September 26. (Photo/submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids high school club softball team had their final two regular season games at home on Sunday, September 26th. Dell...
St Mary cross country teams both place 3rd at own invite
Addy Gilbert was 16th in 25:49 at the St. Mary Invite. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinal cross country team hosted the St Mary Invite on Monday, September 27th at Rocky Run Golf Course. The girls team finished third...
Garretson girls’ soccer season ends at Sioux Falls Christian
The Blue Dragons season came to an end finishing in 8th for the rankings of Class A. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Garretson Blue Dragon girls’ soccer team had their season come to an end on the road on Thursday, September 23rd. The Blue...