Students in Mrs. Ochsner’s 4th grade class at the Baltic Elementary searched for articles and photos in the paper of family and friends that they knew. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The first full week in March is a week designed to inspire educators to...
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A new chapter begins
Sittig retires from BSD Sara Stadem | Editor After 44 years of helping students and staff, whether that was through teaching, coaching, or leading the Baltic School District (BSD), Superintendent Bob Sittig has decided to retire as of June 30, 2023, and start the next...
Marching to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
This is Landon Hohn’s first year as part of the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band at SDSU. Hohn plays the alto saxophone. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some students wrapped up their high school education and headed to college to continue their sports...
State Bound
The Dell Rapids Quarriers had four wrestlers advance to the 2023 South Dakota State A Wrestling tournament. Pictured (left to right) is Quinn Carr, Bailey Credeur, Hannah Jensen, and Rylee Halverson. The State Wrestling tournament took place from Thursday, February...
DRPS One-Act wraps up their season at State
Pictured is Marie Moore during their performance at State One-Act Play Festival. (Photo/South Dakota Public Broadcasting) Sara Stadem | Editor Ms. Sydney Widman has her first year under her belt as the One-Act Director for the Dell Rapids Quarriers, with her team...
Sharing wrestling growth & success with celebration
Community members and wrestling alumni took time to look at photos, trophies, and stats books while reminiscing about the Dell Rapids wrestling program and their stories throughout their years. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The Quarrier wrestlers took the...
Remembering Zander one pin at a time
Becky (left) and Mark (right) Heathcote embrace Casey McCoy (center), owner of PINZ, after the fundraiser that was held in honor of Zander. Despite never meeting Zander, Casey was honored to be part of it all. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor It has been eight...
Rosenbauer kick starts apprenticeship program
Left to Right: State Director John Bolger, Bill Palmer, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, Ryan Doorn, Secretary Marcia Hultman, Mason Sullivan Sara Stadem | Editor Rosenbauer South Dakota (RSD), LLC in Lyons is entering their 2023 year by embarking on a new journey as they work...
Seeing clearly now thanks to sunglasses
After stopping by the Lions Club van during Quarry Days, Garrison was referred to Dr. Anderson at Eye-Site. Since then, Garrison has been getting regular checkups and can see clearly with his glasses now. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Nick and Paige...
Hitting the mats for 50 years
Coach Craig Jorgensen (left) has been the head coach for the Quarrier wrestling team for the past 29 years and has seen the program through many changes and successes. Coach Jesse Docken (right) is the assistant coach along with the head coach for the girls wrestling...