Coach Jorgensen began his wrestling coaching career in 1993 in Dell Rapids with Oran Sorenson as his assistant coach, showing him the way as a head coach. Jorgensen said, “He (Oran) and I had a great relationship and I couldn’t have had a better mentor. As a rookie...
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School search leads to student arrest at DRHS
Students have also decorated their cars in support of their fellow student and have started parking on the gravel road by the Dell Rapids High School as a sign of protest that their vehicles cannot be searched if not on the school property. (Photo/Submitted) Dell...
Second spring burn ban is now in effect for Minnehaha county
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – A second spring burn ban was enacted by the Minnehaha County Commission at their Tuesday, April 15, meeting.Because of spring rains, burn bans are unusual for these months, but this year, with low humidity, dry...
Carnival brings games, food and donations
All Smiles! This John Deere tractor was one of the items you could bid on during the St. Mary Catholic Schools Carnival and Auction. (Photo/Submitted) Community members could buy a chance to win two electric bikes during the St. Mary Catholic Schools Carnival and...
DWU music groups to perform in eastern South Dakota
MITCHELL – The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music at Dakota Wesleyan University will sponsor a tour of eastern South Dakota venues April 24-27. The Highlanders and Wesleyan Bells will visit Parkston, Ethan, Hartford, Canistota, Freeman, Dell Rapids, Sioux Falls...
Sodbusters 4-H hold March meeting
Written by Lexi Scherff, Sodbuster’s Secretary The regular Sodbusters 4-H meeting was held on March 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Sonshine Room. There were 28 members present. President Chase Klein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of...
Quarrier Corner
Ms. Melissa Larsen | Special Education & Student Services Director A parent once told me about a time they received a call from their child’s school. The teacher had concerns and mentioned that the student might need special education services. The parent,...
Are you ready to sell?
Real Estate Spotlight always here when you are ready Sara Stadem | Editor When it comes to listing your home, everyone seems to have advice—the dos, the don’ts, and everything in between. But what really matters? What should you do, what should you avoid, and whose...
The buying and selling process
Real Estate Spotlight always here when you are ready Sara Stadem | Editor As spring gets underway and summer is around the corner, some might get the itch to start house hunting as they begin their spring cleaning. No matter the time of year, spring cleaning or not,...
The best seats in the house – now even better
The upgraded seats have double the cushion compared to the current seats, according to Anderson, and can sit back and rock. (Photo/Brian Anderson) According to Anderson, the first section of seats should be installed by Friday, April 11. (Photo/Brian Anderson) Dells...