The Baltic Bulldog seniors took the stage for graduation on Saturday, May 10, with their family and friends in attendance. Congratulations, Class of 2025! (Photo/Submitted) The seniors of Dell Rapids St. Mary graduated on Friday, May 9, with the support of their...
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Local voice announces his statewide vision
Republican Rep. Jon Hansen has announced he will run for South Dakota governor, with Republican Karla Lems running to serve as his lieutenant governor. Hansen is currently the Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives, with Lems as his second in command as...
The Brainy Bunch
The Geraets team has competed in 12 different contests and has brought home first place in all but two competitions, where they finished as runners-up. (Photo/Submitted) The Geraets have won several prizes with their puzzle contest wins from library swag to gift cards...
Catch a ride to the pool – register today!
Sara Stadem | Editor Summer has almost arrived and registration is open for the bus from Baltic to the Colton pool. So, register today to catch your ride to the Colton pool!The Summer Colton Pool Bus Pick Up will be on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning June 2, with the...
Great activities for kids come the dog days of summer
The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule.Although summer may start off with a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the dreaded, “I’m...
Minnesota State University, Mankato awards 2,454 degrees at end of Spring Semester
College News MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,454 degrees to 2,179 students at the end of the spring 2025 semester.Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 9, at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of...
Keely Stauffenecker named to SNHU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Keely Stauffenecker of Dell Rapids has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to...
How to pick the right plants for your location
When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.You may pay less attention though to understanding how your location, or plant hardiness zone,...
To This We Are Called
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass | Trent Baptist Church On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof walked into a midweek prayer meeting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina. Two hours later, Roof pulled a .45 caliber handgun from his...
The magic of Matilda
The St. Mary theater department put on their Spring play, Matilda, directed by Mrs. Amanda Geraets. (Photos/Jean Vargas) St. Mary’s performance of Matilda included 25 cast members and four crew members, making the production a 29-person show. (Photos/Jean Vargas)...