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County Fair recognized by BRN

County Fair was recently nominated to receive the Disability Friendly Recognition Program Award from Business Resource Network. From left to right is Byron Busk, Steve Clarke, BRN Executive Director Vicki Stewart and BRN Board Member Peter Klein. (Photo/submitted)...

Oh, the places you’ll go!

Traveling during a pandemic Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern As we all know, COVID-19 has changed many aspects of life. It has shaped the world today. COVID-19 is especially changing the travel industry including airports. COVID-19 has changed the way people travel. When...

A trip to the Capitol

St. Mary students travel to Pierre St. Mary 3rd and 4th graders at the Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota. (Photo/St. Mary School District) Tammy Chamley | Editor St. Mary 3rd and 4th grade students traveled to Pierre on Thursday, January 20 to visit the State Capitol....

Upgrade to the football field?

Turf considered for Quarrier Football Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern A recent discussion held at the School Board meeting has come up that would impact the Dell Rapids Public football team, as to whether or not they will be reconstructing the football field to ultimately...

MAKING NOISE

Local women raise awareness for sexual abuse Ashley Hallem and daughter Desirae Horton started South Dakota Noise to help raise awareness for sexual abuse amongst minors and adults in South Dakota. (Photo/submitted) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Mother-daughter duo...

Bridging the gap: Teachers – Parents – Students

Dell Rapids PTO formed The PTO movie event was held on December 22 at the Dells Theatre. A few PTO members include (from left to right) Katie Gauthier, Liza Simmons, Paige Thompson, Amanda McMillan, Whitney Clarke and Jacque Lebrun. (Photo/submitted) Zoey Hilmoe |...

Jump start your new year

Gym equipment available for all levels Group classes are held at Rapid Fitness at different times of the day to fit everyone's schedule. On Christmas Eve morning, gym members gathered in their festive wear to get their sweat on before the holiday events commenced....

Spreading holiday cheer

Hanson family continues giving tradition The Hanson family chooses a family in need each Christmas to help ease the financial burden of Christmas gifts. The family includes parents Matt and Melissa Hanson, with their four children Madala, Trimmier, Layla Joe and...

Rose Stone project underway

Sauls family take ownership of historic main street building Rob and Laura Sauls with their two children Mackenzie (9) and Cameron (6) are the new owners of the Rose Stone. (Photo/submitted) Tammy Chamley | Editor Downtown Dell Rapids is known for its historic...

Food shortages hitting close to home

Tammy Chamley | Editor With the start of the pandemic, items such as toilet paper were in high demand as shelves were cleared of basic necessities during the rise of concern with the coronavirus spreading. Businesses closed down, employees worked from home in many...