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...
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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...
South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leaders graduate from 18-month Program
Graduates of the 12th class of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program include, (left to right): Mariah Kessler, Sioux Falls; Carson Stange, Stratford; Hailey Bies, Fairburn; Russell Samson, Aberdeen; Taylor Sumption, Frederick; Frank Kralicek Jr.,...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club hosts convention
The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club hosted the 2025 State Garden Club Convention at Quest Church. During the event, they created floral centerpieces. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Brenda Frevik On Thursday, April 10, the Dell Rapids Area Garden Club hosted the 2025...
It’s rubble time!
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again to dust off your cleaning supplies and get to work cleaning up your home and yard – it’s free rubble site time!The City of Dell Rapids has the following Free Spring 2025 Rubble Site Days:Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m.-4...