Deputy Larson takes a moment during the picnic to get some face painting done. (Photo/Sara Stadem) First responders spent time with community members at the Picnic in the Park. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Bike safety, food, face painting, and laughs. The...
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church to celebrate 125 years
St. Mary’s Catholic Church had its first Mass in August of 1899, before the parishioners would celebrate in their homes, at the local drug store, and anywhere they could. The school was not built until 1910 when they had their first class. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
Denning takes on Principal role at DRHS
Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids School District is starting off the 2024-25 school year with a new face welcoming the high school students and staff. Mr. Eric Denning has taken the role of the Dell Rapids High School Principal.Mr. Denning, who recently moved to...
The Local set to bring new artisans to town
The Local will have their grand opening on Thursday, August 8, at 12 p.m. featuring the vendors Bourn Family Bakery and Blooms by Bella. The Local is a new store in downtown Dell Rapids that will be featuring a curated collection of local makers and artisans unique...
Wrapping up the summer with Dog Days
Sara Stadem | Editor Before summer comes to an end and school begins, the community of Baltic has one more event to bring people together for all ages. The 2024 Baltic Dog Days is set for Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11.Lacey Harrington, Community...
Rapid Fitness expands; Private Fairways coming soon
Matt Beukelman (left), owner of Rapid Fitness, and Dr. Brady Roby, owner of Dell Rapids and Flandreau Dental, joined together to start Private Fairways. Private Fairways will be a 24/7 Golf Simulator business that will be in Rapid Fitness. (Photo/Submitted) Rapid...
DRSD hires new business manager; welcomes Cleveland
Kimberly Cleveland joined the Dell Rapids School District as the new Business Manager as of July 1, 2024. Prior to joining DRSD, she was with the Howard School District. (Photo/Submitted) "Every day brings something new. Finance in education is always evolving." - Ms....
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...
DRPS School Board hits the ground running
Sara Stadem | Editor While summer is still going strong, we have one group getting ready for the new school year. The Dell Rapids Public School District had their new school board members begin their duties as of the July 2024 meeting.This past spring, the Dell Rapids...
A history of the Dell Rapids Lions Club
Lion Marlowe Hovey was one member of the club who helped keep the City Park free of trash during Quarry Days. (Photo/Submitted) Looking back over the past 80 years By Lion Tom Earley The Dell Rapids Lions Club is a direct result of Dell Rapids citizens recognizing the...