Fireworks have been integral components of celebrations for centuries. These pyrotechnics originated in ancient China, with their earliest forms thought to be made from bamboo stalks thrown into a fire. Fireworks ultimately evolved into gunpowder-filled paper tubes....
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Sparklers are not child’s play
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or...
What to know about fireworks injuries
Fireworks are a common sight at various celebrations throughout the year, but are most prominent during the summer months when Canada Day and Independence Day are celebrated. Fireworks have been in use for thousands of years. Many historians believe fireworks were...
Get fired up about these fireworks alternatives
Fireworks are integral components of many large celebrations. Pyrotechnics may rise into the sky right after midnight at the start of a new year, during sporting events, and of course to mark Canada Day or Independence Day festivities.Although fireworks can be...
How Dells Nursing & Rehab Center has made an impact
SEASONAL CELEBRATION Residents at Dells Nursing & Rehab Center especially enjoy Halloween, when trick-or-treaters stop by for a visit. They love handing out candy and seeing the kids dressed up in their festive costumes — it’s a highlight of the season....
Dell Rapids Phils win three, improve to 7-2 on year
PITCHING TO VICTORY Dell Rapids Phils Lincoln Fersdahl is pictured pitching during their game against Milbank, when Fersdahl finished the game pitching a scoreless inning. Phils won 11-0. Fersdahl also pitched one inning and struck out three batters against Lake...
Dell Rapids Jr Legion splits weekend games
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Jr Legion played two games over the past weekend, one on Friday, June 20 and another on Sunday, June 22. The team earned a split in those two games, getting a win over Flandreau on Friday and falling to Garretson on...
Baltic 17U wins big twice
BALTIC 17U TEENERS WITH THE WIN Congratulations to the 17U Teeners on their second-place finish in the I-29 League Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Baltic 17U baseball team won big twice in their last three games. They defeated Flandreau...
Mudcats fall to Blue Teal
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Mudcats traveled to Flandreau to face the Blue Teal on Sunday, June 22. The Blue Teal belted 19 hits and took the win 18-5.The Mudcats scored three runs in the top of the first for an early 3-0 lead, but the lead was...
PBR splits double-header with Canova
Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Dell Rapids PBR earned a split in a double-header with the Canova Gang on Sunday, June 22. PBR won the first game, but the Gang took the second game.PBR 7, Canova 3The Gang took an early 1-0 lead with a run in the top of the first, but...