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A benefit to be held for the Randel family Tammy Chamley | Editor With the loss of Dell Rapids loved one, Kaaren Randel of Cricket’s Catering, community members have come together to support her family during this difficult time. A benefit and silent auction will be...

GRIT displayed at Baltic High School before Thanksgiving holiday Baltic High School GRIT Committee gathered fellow students and staff before the Thanksgiving holiday to display togetherness. Students invited their school staff including lunch service and custodial...

Dawson Hohn marches with the percussion section during the Homecoming Parade in October. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Piano, at many schools, is required before being able to play percussion. Band students at St. Mary are required to have played...

Tammy Chamley | Editor The St. Mary Cardinals made school history on Thursday, November 11 winning the 9B State Championship game against Potter County. After double overtime the Cardinals came out victorious, winning 44-42. Full game review and a special...

Honoring those who served Tammy Chamley | Editor As Veterans Day approaches, local businesses, schools and other organizations band together to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Whether it be with a program dedicated in their honor...

Dells Elves prepare for annual event Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dells Elves are preparing for another fun-filled event that will take place Saturday, December 4 at Norby’s Bar and Grill including a meat raffle and auction. Every year, a committee of elves work...

New housing development in the works Tammy Chamley | Editor If you have been out to the north side of Dell Rapids, you have noticed quite a change in the landscape west of the cemetery grounds. Dirt work has begun for the JN Jensen Subdivision that will add 106...

Pencil and paper to Chromebooks and digital Zoey Hilmoe | Staff Intern Teaching students with textbooks, pencils and paper only is a thing of the past. As technology evolves, so does the teaching methods in the classrooms. Mrs. Sharon Mitchell has been teaching for...

Historic Rose Stone Inn up for auction Tammy Chamley | Editor Downtown Dell Rapids has an abundant of historic buildings that line the streets. The Rose Stone Inn on the corner of 4th Street and State Avenue has been a Dell Rapids landmark for decades to locals as...

LeBrun in 26th year of announcing Dave LeBrun with the assist of his wife, Sharon, in the crow’s nest on Friday, September 24 for the Cardinal football game. (Photo/Addy Gilbert) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern If you are a regular attendee at St Mary Cardinal football...