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Bringing home the hardware

The Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers made school history by bringing home the third place trophy from the 2023 South Dakota State A Volleyball Tournament which was held in Rapid City November 16 through 18. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor It was a season of...

Supporting the Quarriers big game on the big screen

The director of the Sioux Empire Fair, Scott Wick, gave a presentation to county commissioners on the 2023 fair held last August. Despite some bad weather, Wick explained, this event turned out to be one of the best ever, earning a $275,000 profit for the nine-day...

Baltic community celebrates the retirement of a loved librarian

Pictured is Kathy Faith at her retirement party held at the Baltic Siouxland Library on November 17. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Libraries are places where imagination can be found, education can be taught, and most importantly friends can be made....

Back to Back Champions

The Dell Rapids Quarrier football team had back to back seasons that took them to the DakotaDome in Vermillion to play in the Class 11A State Championship game. For a second season in a row, the Quarriers faced off against the West Central Trojans in the final game...

Exploring the legacy of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Solider is located in Arlington National Cemetery which is in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo/Submitted) Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As Veterans Day is approaching we would like to remember and honor our Veterans, both living and deceased. One...

Performances at All-State Choir

The Dell Rapids Quarriers were repsrensted by eight singers at the All-State Choir. Pictured in the front row (left to right) is Madisyn Kistler, Olivia Gill, Halle Uphoff, and Grace Weiland. Back row (left to right) is Noah Larson, Dylan Berg, Grady Lamer, and Isaac...

Singing their way to All-State Choir

St. Mary Cardinals had four students that were selected to perform at the All-State Choir which took place in Rapid City. Pictured (left to right) is Rebecca Heinemann, Gavin Pica, Megan Geraets, Rachel Heinemann, and Mrs. Joni Smith. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...

Another year, another All-State Choir

Baltic All-State Choir members gather together before the annual All-State Choir concert. Pictured (left to right) include Nathan Bohms, Maddie Lamb, Emma Albright, and Landen France. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Over nine hundred students from across...

Halloween takes on Dell Rapids

Employees at County Fair Food Store in Dell Rapids wished their customers a Happy Halloween on Tuesday by showing off their costumes! (Photos/Submitted) Community members were able to enjoy the annual Downtown Trick or Treating which was put on by the Dell Rapids...

Improvements coming to ball fields in Dell Rapids

The Dell Rapids Baseball Association, City of Dell Rapids, and the Dell Rapids Public School have joined together to make improvements at the baseball/softball fields. New dugouts have been going up at field E with more improvements to come this spring....