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Recount possible in Minnehaha County Commission election

Joe Sneve | The Dakota Scout Heisey, Karsky edge field in GOP primary; incumbent defeated in Lincoln County The margin of victory for the chairman of the Minnehaha County Commission in Tuesday’s election means a recount could be necessary on his path toward a third...

DRPS gives another farewell

Littel looks to enjoy retirement Sara Stadem | Writer When working with a school district, there are often many staples one can think of. Many it’s the coaching staff or administration team. Maybe it is the janitorial staff or paraprofessionals. For the Dell Rapids...

Summer Reading Program is back

Sara Stadem | Writer Ready, set, READ! School is out and that means the 2024 Summer Reading Program is here at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library.According to the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library (DRCPL) Director Brittany Moeller, registration for the summer...

St. Mary’s High School hits the track

St. Mary’s High School track team has qualified for the state competition in multiple events. Athletes from the small Catholic High School in Dell Rapids will continue to the next meet.Madala Hanson - Girls 100, 200Brianna Griffin - Girls 100, 200Elizabeth Vogel -...

Giving the “Gift of Sight”

Submitted by Sue Hovey The Dell Rapids Lions Club wishes to thank everyone who donates their used eyeglasses. You are helping to give the “Gift of Sight” to countless others in many third-world countries! The club recently delivered 103 eyeglasses to the South Dakota...

Snapping turtle spotted on road

(LEFT) Snapping turtles don’t move very quickly out of water, but can have a very bad temperament and caution is advised. (RIGHT) The Anderson children, Abby and Jacob pose with the large snapping turtle on highway 115. (Photo by Asa Thomas Metcalfe) Asa Thomas...

Adding some color to their run

DRMS 5th and 6th grade students took on the Color Run on Wednesday, May 8. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Students and staff enjoy their time during the 3rd Annual Color Run. Students were all smiles during the Color Run. (Photo/Sara Stadem) DRMS students take on Color Run Sara...

Lions’ pancakes always popular

Dell Rapids Lions Club members relied on their decades of experience to get hot brats and freshly flipped pancakes to the crowds of people patiently waiting for breakfast. (Photo/Submitted) The Lions’ 53rd annual pancake breakfast April 28 at St. Mary Parish Hall...