Matt Beukelman (left), owner of Rapid Fitness, and Dr. Brady Roby, owner of Dell Rapids and Flandreau Dental, joined together to start Private Fairways. Private Fairways will be a 24/7 Golf Simulator business that will be in Rapid Fitness. (Photo/Submitted) Rapid...
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DRSD hires new business manager; welcomes Cleveland
Kimberly Cleveland joined the Dell Rapids School District as the new Business Manager as of July 1, 2024. Prior to joining DRSD, she was with the Howard School District. (Photo/Submitted) "Every day brings something new. Finance in education is always evolving." - Ms....
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...
Library fun continues through July
The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has had a busy few weeks with events like Storytime, craft days, and Markerspace Mondays, and Bad Art for Teens. They have also enjoyed History of Gin and Coffee Tasting for Adults. This month wrapped up the 2024 Summer Reading...
Tickets on sale for Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala
Fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish, cancer survivor scholarships, and missionary work SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tables and tickets are now available for the Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala, set for Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The public can...
Court services officers, parole agents and juvenile corrections agents recognized for their work in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed the week of July 21, 2024, as Court Services Officer, Parole Agent, and Juvenile Corrections Agent Week in South Dakota. This week-long campaign aims to honor the invaluable work that community corrections...
Life Stories
Pastor’s Corner By Pastor Melissa Fletcher There was an elderly woman from our church who used to love to make quilts. Her specialty was quilts that told a story. Every time a grandchild would graduate from high school, she would gift them a quilt that was made from...
Area organizations receive $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up® Grant Program
More than $30,000 given to community groups in South Dakota and Minnesota Six organizations serving Minnehaha County residents received a combined $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® program during the June 2024 Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...
DRPS School Board hits the ground running
Sara Stadem | Editor While summer is still going strong, we have one group getting ready for the new school year. The Dell Rapids Public School District had their new school board members begin their duties as of the July 2024 meeting.This past spring, the Dell Rapids...
A history of the Dell Rapids Lions Club
Lion Marlowe Hovey was one member of the club who helped keep the City Park free of trash during Quarry Days. (Photo/Submitted) Looking back over the past 80 years By Lion Tom Earley The Dell Rapids Lions Club is a direct result of Dell Rapids citizens recognizing the...