Signing Ceremony Scheduled Jan. 28 SIOUX FALLS, SD - Southeast Technical College (Southeast Tech) in Sioux Falls and Northern State University (Northern) in Aberdeen announced an innovative co-enrollment agreement that creates the first direct path between a technical...
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Don’t forget about the snow!
Be sure to check for ice buildup on your vents this winter. (Photo/Submitted) Every second counts when an emergency hits. Please clear snow from fire hydrants in your community to help in an emergency situation. (Photo/Salem Fire Department) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s...
Proposed amendment seeks to protect South Dakota taxpayers amid federal funding uncertainties
By Senator Casey Crabtree (R-District 8) In 2022, South Dakota voters expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults with incomes up to 138% of the poverty level. The amendment was placed in the state’s Constitution and can only be changed by South Dakota voters. Since then,...
What I’m looking forward to this year
Rep. Dusty Johnson Over the past four years, Americans have been burdened by the results of the Biden Administration’s policies, like an open border, high inflation, mandates that are increasingly difficult to meet for energy production, vehicle emissions, health...
Let’s get to work
Sen. John Thune On January 3, the new Republican majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives were sworn in and I officially took over as Senate majority leader, and in a few weeks President Trump will take the oath of office. We have our work cut out...
Working together for safer communities
Gov. Kristi Noem By: Secretary Robert Perry January serves as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an important time for reflection, awareness, and action. This month is a solemn reminder of the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable among us from one of...
Round[s] Up 2024: A year in review
Sen. Mike Rounds January - December, 2024Welcome to the 2024 Round[s] Up: A Year in Review! I hope you had a joyful Christmas season with friends and family, and that your 2025 is off to a great start. I was fortunate to spend the holidays with my loved ones at home...
Fersdahl secures back-to-back Coach of the Year award
Head Coach Erica Fersdah received the Class A Coach of the Year award for the second consecutive year. (Photo/Submitted) Success continues for Quarrier volleyball Sara Stadem | Editor Head Coach Erica Fersdahl made history by leading the Dell Rapids Lady Q’s to their...
Randall named Class A Miss Volleyball
Quarrier senior Sophi Randall was recently named Class A Miss Volleyball at the Miss Volleyball banquet at Harrisburg High School. Randall will continue her volleyball career next fall at the University of Illinois. (Photo/Submitted) Success continues for Quarrier...
Making history at DRHS
The 1985 Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team was the first Dell Rapids volleyball team to make it to the South Dakota State A Volleyball Tournament. Pictured back row (left to right) is Robin Zingmark, Angie Nelson (53), Michelle Baumberger (35), Shawn Stadem (21),...