The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce provided tally updates throughout the “Scrooge” contest. The donations from the “Scrooge” contest went to The Storehouse and Daily Bread Food Pantry. The winner of the 2024 “Scrooge” went to Marcy Stykel, owner of Pizza Ranch....
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Coach Peter Awarded Assistant Coach of the Year
Dell Rapids Lady Quarrier Volleyball Assistant Coach Chloe Peter (left) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association Class A Assistant Coach of the Year. Head Coach Erica Fersdahl (right) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association...
Mayor TenHaken shares message of kindness & power to build others up
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken visited the Dell Rapids Public School relaying a message of kindness and the power to build people up. (Photo/Submitted) Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared his message with students in grades 8-12 in Dell Rapids about the...
Food giveaway at Daily Bread moves to Mondays
Sara Stadem | Editor The food giveaway is making a move! The Daily Bread Food Pantry will be heading into 2025 with some changes with its food giveaway moving from Monday nights to every Saturday morning.The Daily Bread Food Pantry, which takes place at Quarry Rock...
Sharing the holiday magic through music
Bringing holiday cheer to children in need
For the second year in a row, ACE Hardware stores came together to decorate Christmas trees at Sanford Children’s Hospital to help spread some Christmas joy this holiday season. Four of the six ACE locations had employees and family help decorate trees. The locations...
End-of-year budget issues take up most of the Dec. 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – As the end of the year gets closer, at his week’s meeting on Tuesday, December 17, Minnehaha County Commission looked at moving around money in the 2024 budget to cover gains and losses.For separate commission...
Council approves new wastewater rates for 2025
Sara Stadem | Editor Starting in 2025, Dell Rapids residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills. At a recent City Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 940, which includes a 5% increase in the water and wastewater...
CFFL Coach Tackles Cancer
Ryan’s advice to anyone going through a similar situation with a cancer journey is to find a good support system that can help you and your family walk you through the journey. (Photo/Submitted) Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five...
The Local sets to expand while The Shoppe closes its doors
Patrons were able to have an evening out at The Local with creating custom necklaces led by Clay Creations. (Photos/Submitted) The Local offers a variety of events with the next one being a make-and-take Holiday Centerpiece. The event will be on Thursday, December 19,...