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Learning is back in session

Ms. Whipple’s second grade class at Baltic Elementary is ready for another year of learning at the Baltic School District. (Photo/Submitted)

School is back in session!

The Dell Rapids Middle School started their first day of learning with a Hip Hip Hurrah assembly put on by Mr. Baker. (Photo/Sara Stadem)

Baltic welcomes new MS/HS Principal

Dan Aaker, the new MS/HS Principal at the Baltic School District, is pictured with his wife, Mona. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Many new teachers and staff will be starting their first year at the Baltic School District in the 2023-24 school year. One...

State B Legion Champions!

This past season, the Dell Rapids Post 65 team was renamed to the Phils in honor of longtime Coach Phil Anderson. Pictured is the Dell Rapids Phils team after capturing their state title along with Phil’s daughter, Phyllis Schaefer. (Photo/Submitted)

Her fight is our fight

Kinsey Griffin is pictured with her family (left to right) Colter (12), Hunter (20), Brianna (16), Isaac (12), Reagan (15), Jason, and Ella (18). Kinsey was diagnosed with breast cancer on May 5. There will be a fundraiser on August 6 to assist the Griffin family with...

Self-care starts with you at Self-Care Studio

Self-Care Studio opened their doors on April 18. Pictured (left to right) are owners Jami Schultz, Jill Melby, and Shanna Konz. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor While taking the time to care for oneself is important, not everyone does it. Being busy with a...

Roaming the grounds of area communities

Sehr starts handcrafted drink company Sara Stadem | Editor “As long as there is coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” – Cassandra Claire, City of AshesBecky Sehr decided her love for coffee was something she wanted to put to good use which lead to her...

Geraets shares passion for crafts and baking

 Vicky Geraets and her husband, Andrew, and their son, Dallas, live outside of Colton. Geraets started Vicky’s Create & Paint in December of 2015 and offers a variety of party options for baking or crafts. (Photo/Submitted)  Sara Stadem  |  Editor ...

Local gem hopes to draw in patrons with revamp

Kim Chamley Stelzer and Irene Strong spent countless hours revamping the Dell Rapids Museum before they opened their doors this past spring. (Photo/Craig Kumerfield) Sara Stadem | Editor In a time of technology and constant change, there is still something about...