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City of Baltic meeting change

This month’s regular City Council Meeting for the City of Baltic has been changed. The meeting will now be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 7 p.m. and will take place at the City of Baltic Council Chambers.

Construction of Mapleton Golf Club in South Dakota commences

Pictured is the aerial view of the new Mapleton Golf Club which will be going up five miles north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is the sketch of the Mapleton Golf Club Course. (Photo/Submitted) (LINCOLN, Neb.) – Ground has been broken on...

Sodbusters 4-H Club held November meeting

Written by Terryn Klein, Sodbuster’s Secretary The regular 4-H Sodbusters meeting was held on November 12, 2023 with 22 members present. President Lexi Scherff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Eric Bares and Maddi Bacon led the 4-H...

Quarrier Corner

Mr. Larry Baker | DRMS Principal I hope this edition of the Quarrier Corner finds you well as we approach the midpoint of the school year. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies, and we’ve had an exciting and eventful few months at Dell Rapids Middle School.Our...

Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks

Give a gift, get a gift when donors come to give in December MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the...

It’s time to re-visit caring for your Christmas Poinsettia

Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener One of the most common, yet beautiful plants of the holiday season is the Poinsettia. What used to only come in red, now comes in a wide variety of colors and custom decorative add-ons like glitter and scents.You can find...

UJS warns public about jury duty phone scams

PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a nationwide telephone scam threatening arrest for missing jury duty.During the call, the scammer impersonates a law enforcement officer or court official and claims the victim has...

Seeking nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year

Pierre, S.D.-- The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2023 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant...

Baltic awards students’ academic success

Baltic senior students stand together after they receive their academic letter awards. Pictured back row (left to right) is Brenner Brink, Mark Ditter, Shae Fiala, Eli Haux, Carson Holt, and Jackson Westerbur. Middle row (left to right) is Charlee Anderson, Coryn...

“You Rock” award given at DRPS

The St. Mary’s second grade students take time during their day to learn their science lesson about rivers and mountains. (Photos/Submitted) Mrs. Kelly Steckler (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, teachers and staff members of...