President Biden spoke at the Holiday Reception at the White House. (Photo/Submitted) Dan Ahlers (SDDP Executive Director) and his wife, Amy, along with Shane Merrill (SDDP Chair) and his significant other, Katie Wagner, were invited to the Holiday Reception at the...
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Taking their singing talents to the Capitol
The Dell Rapids Concert Choir was chosen to perform at the Christmas at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The musical talents of the Dell Rapids High School Concert Choir headed to Pierre before winter break has they were chosen to sing at...
With more Anderson supporters on hand, this week commissioners vote for a 7.5% raise for all five elected department heads
Former Minnehaha County Commissioners Jeff Barth (left) and Cindy Heiberger (at podium) were at this week’s commission meeting to support the current commissioners as they discussed salary increases for elected department heads. While the majority of the people in the...
Fersdahl captures volleyball Coach of the Year
Coach Erica Fersdahl received the Class A Volleyball Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association. Fersdahl is pictured with her family; Jason, spouse; and sons, Braden (left) and Lincoln (right). (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell...
Bunkers receives Southeast Area Principal of the Year
Mr. Drew Bunkers received the Southeast Area Principal of the Year Award for Region 2. He has been the Dell Rapids High School Principal since 2017. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor “A truly amazing Principal is hard to find, difficult to part with, and...
St. Mary invites the community to new school blessing and dedication
St. Mary invites the community to new school blessing and dedication Grace Wolff | Staff Intern The renovations and additions to St. Mary’s School have been ones that many have paid attention to. These renovations are coming to an end and the school is almost fully...
City welcomes new Economic Development Director
Sheldon Jensen will take on his role as the new Community and Economic Development Director as of January 2, 2024. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Dell Rapids is welcoming Sheldon Jensen as their Community and Economic Development Director, a new...
Supporting Quarriers through SQUAD
Students in SQUAD were able to participate in prom last year with a sensory-friendly prom. The group is currently holding a fundraiser to help with expenses for such activities in order to help keep the club free for members. (Photos/Submitted) Makenzy LeBrun and her...
Lions Club holds Awards Banquet
Lion Carmen Rogen received the Proud Lion Award. (Photo/Submitted) New Dell Rapids Lions inducted December 7th are Carolyn Drew and Zach Rogen. (Photo/Submitted) Club President Robert Wiarda accepted the Club Excellence Award from District Governor Haisch....
Lady Cardinals hosting meat raffle
COME AND ENJOY! Sara Stadem | Editor I scream… you scream… we all scream for… MEAT! It’s a meat raffle time for the Dell Rapids St. Mary girls’ basketball team.The parents of the Lady Cardinals will be hosting a meat raffle fundraiser at Norby’s Bar and Grill on...