Boever shares his journey of lost vision Tammy Chamley | Editor Will Boever is a man of many talents and interests here in Dell Rapids. From a retired volunteer firefighter to woodworking projects, Boever keeps himself busy in the community, all while being blind....
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Always Your Design revamp displays second level
Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern Always Your Design, local quilt shop located in downtown Dell Rapids has begun a remodel of their building. They started this remodel in the fall of 2020, it is now all coming together and will be done in the middle of September. Always...
Ultimate sacrifice not forgotten
20-year remembrance Sara Stadem | Minnehaha Messenger Editor September brings the start of fall weather, Friday night lights and harvest time. This September brings the 20 Year Remembrance of a day many will not forget. Most anyone can tell you where they were 20...
Remembering Zach Leighton
Suicide Prevention Month: Be aware Tammy Chamley | Editor Matt and Marne Leighton lost their son, Zachary, to suicide 12 years ago. Zach was active in football, basketball, track, baseball and countless other activities with Dell Rapids High School. Zach ended his...
A team of sisters
(Photo/Riley Altman) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern he Garretson/Dell Rapids soccer team has started their 2021 fall season. The team has five sets of sisters involved in the program this year. There are sisters from both Dell Rapids Public school and Garretson High...
Marching Band ready to compete with new look
Band Director Joni Smith works with students to fit uniforms correctly for upcoming school year. (Photo/submitted) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern St Mary’s marching band will be upgrading their uniforms for competitions this year. The band started in 2006 and wore jeans...
Medical cannabis discussion held
Tammy Chamley | Editor City Administration and the City Attorney have been conducting research and gathering information related to medical cannabis and potential regulations within the City of Dell Rapids. Previously, City Council adopted an ordinance that created a...
It’s a twin thing
Vanoverbeke twins for National Twins Day Madysen and Hanna Vanoverbeke will be seniors at Dell Rapids High School. (photo/Jordan Kaylea Photography) Addy Gilbert | Staff Intern National twins day each year is the first weekend in August, this year it falls on August...
Cemetery upkeep sparks concern
Donation account available for Dell Rapids Cemetery Tammy Chamley | Editor The Dell Rapids Cemetery located just north of city limits off of 15th street has sparked up conversation amongst several community members throughout social media. The upkeep of the grounds...
Stuffed to the gills
County Fair brings sushi options to Dell Rapids Sushi will be available all day, every day at County Fair. The sushi will be made fresh daily. The sushi chefs will be here from 8am-6pm seven days a week. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Tammy Chamley | Editor Dell Rapids County...