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Create a new holiday tradition by giving blood or platelets

Donors who come to give in December can give a gift and get a gift As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and...

Linda Ann Olson

76 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Linda Ann Olson, 76, of Dell Rapids, SD, passed away at her home on Friday, November 29, 2024. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Flandreau, SD. The family was present...

Mary Ann Nelson

86 Dell Rapids, SD November 29, 2024 Mary Ann Nelson passed away Friday, November 29, at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Mary Ann was born May 21, 1938 to Lawrence and Prima (Ginsbach) Elsinger in Dell Rapids, SD. Per Mary Ann’s wish, a private...

Thankful

By: First Gentleman Bryon Noem  The holidays are a wonderful time to spend time together and celebrate traditions as a family. Every family celebrates in their own unique way and develops their own traditions. The Noem family has our own Thanksgiving traditions that...

The end of open borders

Sen. John Thune It’s been clear for a while now that an enduring legacy of the Biden-Harris administration will be the historic immigration crisis at our southern border. The last four years have been the four highest years of illegal immigration ever recorded. This...

Faith, family, and freedom

Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured meeting with Oglala Sioux Tribe. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateHappy Thanksgiving, South Dakota! I love this season – a time to slow down, spend time with my family, and think about all the things I am thankful for, like...

Weekly Round(s) Up

Sen. Mike Rounds Last week was another busy week out in DC! We took 48 votes on the Senate floor as Democrats attempted to confirm as many of President Biden’s nominees as possible before they lose their majority in January. With leadership elections over, we also...

Letter to the Editior

Dear South Dakotans,We are writing to our friends and neighbors as representatives of education-focused organizations. Our organizations are comprised of South Dakotans who have served South Dakota communities and their children for decades. We express our strong...

Junior class looks to lead Baltic boys basketball team

The Baltic Bulldogs will be led this year by juniors Kellen Artz, Dylan Runestad, Ben Erickson, Trevor Cuperus, and Cooper Garry. The Bulldogs start their 2024-25 season at home when they host the Beresford Watchdogs on Friday, December 13. (Photo/Submitted) Matt...