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Summer learning at the Library

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library continues to keep kids activity and busy with different events throughout the summer months. For more information on the activities taking place at the Library, visit their Facebook page, Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library....

And the award goes to…

Casey McCoy named 2024 “Citizen of the Year” Submitted by Sue Hovey The Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year (COTY) award committee has chosen Casey McCoy for this year’s honor. McCoy was nominated by June Decker, who cited his generosity in sharing his time and talents to...

Baltic High Basketball player joins European Exhibition Team

Asa Thomas Metcalfe | Writer Baltic, SD - Caitlyn Pickett, a local multi-sport student athlete entering her Junior year at Baltic High School has been selected by STUDENTathleteWorld to represent the United States in the 2024 United World Games, an International...

Honor Flight

On June 5, 2024, Erik Edberg got on the plane at 3:30 a.m. to Washington D.C. as a Honor Flight Veteran and got there at 11 p.m. that night.He Went to what is called the mall in D.C. a symbol of American Demovracy. He also saw several monuments and he went to the...

Recount possible in Minnehaha County Commission election

Joe Sneve | The Dakota Scout Heisey, Karsky edge field in GOP primary; incumbent defeated in Lincoln County The margin of victory for the chairman of the Minnehaha County Commission in Tuesday’s election means a recount could be necessary on his path toward a third...

DRPS gives another farewell

Littel looks to enjoy retirement Sara Stadem | Writer When working with a school district, there are often many staples one can think of. Many it’s the coaching staff or administration team. Maybe it is the janitorial staff or paraprofessionals. For the Dell Rapids...

Summer Reading Program is back

Sara Stadem | Writer Ready, set, READ! School is out and that means the 2024 Summer Reading Program is here at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library.According to the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library (DRCPL) Director Brittany Moeller, registration for the summer...