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Celebrating National Newspaper Week Sara Stadem | Editor Often, individuals and businesses focus on promoting others and helping them succeed. However, they frequently struggle to productively promote themselves or share their own stories about their work.This week,...

The Dell Rapids City Hall had their dedication ceremony on Friday, September 27, which included a ribbon cutting ceremony. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids celebrated its new chapter with the Dedication of the Dell Rapids City Hall...

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent In this year’s general election, county voters are being asked to choose among three people to fill two seats on the Minnehaha County Commission.Incumbent Dean Karsky (Republican) is facing two challengers, Anny Libengood...

Mark and Becky Heathcote, parents of Zander, continue the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament as a way to keep Zander’s memory alive, a way to pay tribute to his love for the sport of bowling and his sportsmanship and to give money back to area bowlers....

Matt Buekelman, owner of Rapid Fitness, announced the next part of its expansion with the Hip Hop Shop moving into its expanded location. Magen Richael (pictured left), has owned the Hip Hop Shop since 2015. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Matt Beukelman, owner...

Sara Stadem | Editor Life can be challenging. It can be full of struggles, emotionally and mentally. How someone handles those struggles can make all the difference. The Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids wants to HELP with that.The HELP support group will provide...

Becky Heathcote (right) presented Marcy Stykel with the Sponsor of the Year award at the Sioux Falls Regional USBC banquet. Pizza Ranch of Dell Rapids received the award for their part in the success of the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament. (Photo/Submitted)...

September is Better Breakfast Month Sara Stadem | Editor “Breakfast is a love letter to yourself, an act of self-care.” – UnknownThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and despite life taking us in many different directions once morning comes, it’s...

While progress continues to be made at the Crooks Veterans Park, a fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 5, to assist in the costs associated with building the memorial park. The Crooks Veterans Park Poker Run will begin at The Wooden Nickel in Crooks with...

First National Bank purchased the former City Hall building from the Dell Rapids Economic Development Corporation back in January 2023. Now that City Hall has moved into their new building, the former City Hall building was torn down last week in order for FNB to...