Sara Stadem | Editor The petitions are in and the election date is set for the community of Dell Rapids. For those interested in running, petitions were due by Friday, February 28.The City of Dell Rapids will have the following offices vacant:Mayor – 4 year...
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Citizen of the Year committee welcomes new members
Submitted by Sue Hovey Four new members have joined the Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year committee, in the first planned rotation of members since the committee was established in 2023.Tom Schwebach, Amber Larson, Doug Nohava and Brittany Moeller have replaced Tom...
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep. At 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, we’ll move our clocks forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from morning to evening.Fortunately, most of...
Commissioners hear about emergency management, plans for 2032 improvements
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – County commissioners looked to the future at their Tuesday, March 4, meeting, when they heard from fire and ambulance services and voted to take requests for proposals on developing the downtown Minnehaha County...
Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host brunch
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Soak It In” Brunch Tuesday, March 18, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Dell Rapids Reformed Church, 1209 Thresher Dr., Dell Rapids, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be Evangeline...
Get ready for a DIY Spa Night
Sara Stadem | Editor Are you ready for a spa day? Need some time to relax? Grab a friend and sign up for a DIY Spa Night at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library!On Wednesday, March 12, the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library is hosting a DIY Spa Night where you can...
Crooks Fire Department to host Dueling Duo
The Crooks Fire Department is set to host the Dueling Duo for the sixth time on Saturday, March 15, at the Winter-Green Acres Event Venue in Crooks located at 100 Spruce Drive. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Crooks Volunteer Fire Department is set...
Bullying and its impact on mental health
Critical information all parents, teachers, and community members should know about bullying OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Bullying is a matter of life and death for many. It’s an issue that gets headlines, but few take action about the issue to create change for the...
South Dakota wins back-to-back Governor’s Cups
PIERRE, S.D. – The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Governor’s Cup. This marks the second consecutive year that South Dakota has been awarded this prestigious...
South Dakota Senate Bill 54 holds the door open for Big Tobacco
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network South Dakota Government Relations Director Ben Hanson PIERRE, S.D. – The passage of Senate Bill 54 marked a disappointing step backward for public health and cancer prevention in South Dakota. If enacted, it...