Features

Chasing Glory: The road to the Championship

The SD Junior Football League played their championship games at Kirkeby-Over Stadium at the Augustana University in Sioux Falls, with the game being announced. (Photo/Submitted) Left: Team 101 Baltic/Tri-Valley football team came home as champions in the Pee Wee III...

Growth leads to change

Mayor Tom Earley’s term, along with five City Council members, ends at the first meeting in May 2025. (Photo/Submitted) Five City Council & Mayor terms up in 2025 Sara Stadem | Editor In the September 2024 City Update, Mayor Tom Earley stated, “We are all familiar...

Caring Rose Week set for 26th year

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Have you been looking for a reason to have some roses delivered to a loved one? Maybe you want to send some flowers just because. Now is your opportunity! Next week, Hartford’s Doc Nik’s Flowers & Gifts will participate in the...

Learning the importance of voting

With the 2024 Presidential Election being held this week, Cardinal students at St. Mary’s learned the importance of voting on Election Day. St. Mary’s taught the Cardinal students about the importance of exercising their right to vote. They got to experience the...

Marching to Success

The Marching Quarriers took first place in Flags at the Watchdog Marching Competition in Beresford. (Photo/Submitted) The Marching Cardinals placed in the top two at each competition they participated in this marching season. (Photo/Submitted) The Dell Rapids Marching...

Scholarships, fall fun, and safety tips

Sam Ellingson won the U12 division of the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament, taking home a check for $930. Pictured (left to right) are Becky Heathcote (Zander’s mom), Sam Ellingson, and Mark Heathcote (Zander’s dad). (Photo/Submitted) Lincoln Heil took the...

Dell Rapids Ace to hold 8th Annual Ladies Night

The 8th Annual Ladies Night will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 13 and 14, from 6-8 p.m, hosted by Thelma and Kim. There are limited spots so be sure to RSVP today! (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Attention ladies! The weather is changing, and the...

Learning with First Responders

The Dell Rapids Fire-Rescue visited with students at Dell Rapids St. Mary’s Elementary and Dell Rapids Public Elementary during Fire Prevention Week. The firefighters spoke to the students on several topics such as making a fire plan with their family, checking smoke...

Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Baltic

Sara Stadem | Editor Lights, camera, action! Next week, with the help of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, Bulldog students of the Baltic School District will be auditioning and rehearsing for their grand opening performance at the Baltic School Performing Arts...