The Dell Rapids Concert Choir was chosen to perform at the Christmas at the Capitol in Pierre. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The musical talents of the Dell Rapids High School Concert Choir headed to Pierre before winter break has they were chosen to sing at...
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With more Anderson supporters on hand, this week commissioners vote for a 7.5% raise for all five elected department heads
Former Minnehaha County Commissioners Jeff Barth (left) and Cindy Heiberger (at podium) were at this week’s commission meeting to support the current commissioners as they discussed salary increases for elected department heads. While the majority of the people in the...
Miracles for Mathias
Mathias Warne was diagnosed at three months old with Stage 4 AT/RT (atypical teratoid/rhabdoid) brain tumor. (Photo/Submitted) Mathias Warne is pictured at three months old from the day he had his tumor resection. (Photo/Submitted) Benefits being held for Mathias...
Sen. Hoffman releases School Safety Bill
State Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman (R-District 9) released his school safety bill, “An Act to establish and modify provisions related to school safety,” to the legislature and media on Friday. The landmark bill has been in development since last spring and includes...
Applications now open for the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Scholarship Program
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Members of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation invite students enrolled in any post-secondary institution in South Dakota to apply for their scholarship program. The scholarship application is open now and closes Sunday, March 17, 2024 at...
The winners have been selected….
The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their annual gingerbread house contest. The winner for the 0-4 age group went to Azariah who received a $25 gift card to pick out a prize at Lewis. The 5-9 age group winner was Carter who also received a...
AAA reminds drivers preparation is key
SIOUX FALLS, SD – AAA South Dakota anticipates it will respond to more than 1,800 calls for emergency roadside assistance from stranded motorists throughout the state during the year-end holiday period, as 343,000 South Dakotans (92% of total South Dakota travelers)...
Did your Christmas Cactus bloom this year?
Garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener Thanksgiving and Christmas mark the date that most cacti owners look forward to. It is the time of year when their Thanksgiving or Christmas cactus shoot out beautiful colorful blooms. If these holidays went by...
The Christmas Spirit
Sen. Mike Rounds As we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, we remember the true reason for the season: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the promise of a loving God who offered to us His only son.On Christmas Eve, I wanted to take a moment to...
All I want for Christmas
Rep. Dusty Johnson The year may be coming to a close, but it doesn’t look like our southern border is.A year ago, my Republican colleagues and I made a commitment to secure the border and combat illegal immigration. While immigration is an important part of our...