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...
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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...
Staying healthy one herb at a time
Desiree Osborne, owner of Tea Soulution and The Meeting Nook, has not been sick in 16 years. Desiree and her husband, Paul, created Tea Soulution to help those on their journey to healing and to help as many people stay out of the hospital as possible....
Municipal Election Unofficial Results
Sara Stadem | Editor Community members did their civic duty on Tuesday, April 8, as they cast their votes for the 2025 Municipal Elections in Dell Rapids. Voting was open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Riverside, located at 317 E. 4th Street in Dell Rapids. Individuals...
Jesse Fonkert to serve as next President & CEO of South Dakota Trade
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The South Dakota Trade board of directors has identified Jesse Fonkert as the next President and CEO of South Dakota Trade after a competitive search process. The current President and CEO, Luke J. Lindberg, has been nominated by President Donald J....