College News MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,454 degrees to 2,179 students at the end of the spring 2025 semester.Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 9, at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of...
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Keely Stauffenecker named to SNHU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Keely Stauffenecker of Dell Rapids has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to...
How to pick the right plants for your location
When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.You may pay less attention though to understanding how your location, or plant hardiness zone,...
Adrian James Krogstad
87 Dell Rapids, SD May 5, 2025 Adrian James Krogstad, age 87, of Dell Rapids, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Heritage Lutheran Church in Brandon. Interment was in...
To This We Are Called
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass | Trent Baptist Church On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof walked into a midweek prayer meeting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina. Two hours later, Roof pulled a .45 caliber handgun from his...
The magic of Matilda
The St. Mary theater department put on their Spring play, Matilda, directed by Mrs. Amanda Geraets. (Photos/Jean Vargas) St. Mary’s performance of Matilda included 25 cast members and four crew members, making the production a 29-person show. (Photos/Jean Vargas)...
Color Run at DRMS
Quarrier students in the Dell Rapids Middle School earned a color run through Ms. Barber. (Photo/Submitted) The Dell Rapids Middle School students worked hard all year getting prepared for testing in April.To reward students for their hard work, they earned a color...
The first 100 days
Gov. Larry Rhoden By: Mackenzie Decker On January 27, Larry Rhoden was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. May 7 marks his 100th day as our Governor. Though the time has passed quickly, the list of accomplishments is long and offers a preview of what we can...
To protect and serve
Sen. John Thune Every day, men and women in communities across America put on their uniform and badge and go to work protecting the public. Police officers can’t be sure what their day will bring, but they know duty often calls them into dark places, to run toward...
Strengthening small businesses
Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured with veterans on the Honor Flight. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThis week the Midwest Honor Flight came to D.C., and I had the opportunity to greet the 85 veterans at the World War II Memorial. The Honor Flight does a...