The Baltic Bulldog 2nd graders had an outdoor field trip planned, but the weather had different plans with the rain. Although they weren’t able to go on their trip, they created a different field trip indoors, creating their own campground. The day was filled with...
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First Communion for St. Mary
Surrounded by family and friends, St. Mary Cardinal second graders celebrated their First Communion on Sunday, April 27. Congratulations, students! (Photos/Joni Smith)
Quarriers take on Senior Fun Day
Recently, the Dell Rapids Quarrier seniors had their Senior Fun Day for the Class of 2025! The classmates had a day going to the Empire Mall and Thunder Road, being accompanied by three moms (Mrs. Kloth is also their advisor). The seniors are one step closer to...
Mayor Thomas J. Earley completes final term in Dell Rapids Municipal Government
After more than 24 years of dedicated service to the City of Dell Rapids—including 15 years as mayor—Mayor Thomas J. Earley will complete his final term in municipal government in May 2025. In recognition of his enduring commitment to the community, a celebration will...
Revitalizing a treasure: Museum enhancements aim to enrich visitor experience
The Dell Rapids Society of Historic Preservation received a grant from the City of Dell Rapids to support upgrades to the Dell Rapids Museum kitchen. Thanks to the improvements, the Museum now features a fully functional kitchen, making it possible to rent space for...
From Orchard Hills to the Hills of Austria: Residents take in The Sound of Music
Residents of the Sanford Health Dell Rapids Orchard Hills attended the dress rehearsal of The Sound of Music performed by the Dell Rapids High School Drama Department. (Photo/DRHS Journalism Class) Sara Stadem | Editor Residents of Sanford Health Dell Rapids Orchard...
Commissioners speculate on increase to highway department wheel tax
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras gave the annual report for his office at the Tuesday, April 22, meeting, he probably didn’t think it would lead to commissioners giving a tentative approval...
You could nominate the next “Citizen of the Year!”
Submit a nomination for the Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year by completing a form which is available at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library, at the Chamber of Commerce office in City Hall or online at the Chamber’s website. You can also scan the QR code here....
Sodbusters hold April meeting
Written by: Lexi Scherff, Sodbuster’s Secretary The regular Sodbusters 4-H meeting was held on April 13, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Sonshine Room. There were 21 members present. President Chase Klein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of...
Operation Round Up Grants awarded to area organizations
More than $14,000 given to Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Area groups Sioux Valley Energy and its members are springing into 2025 by making an impact in their local communities. During the most recent quarterly meeting of the Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...