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Letter to the Editor

RL21/Referred Law 21 (SB201/Senate Bill 201) - “The devil is in the details!”It’s David vs. Goliath scenario happening right here in South Dakota!$2.2 million is being poured into misleading and inaccurate advertising to pass RL21 vs. South Dakota concerned citizens...

Letter to the Editor

For everyone that knows a farmer or is just concerned with the health of the South Dakota farm community, or for anyone unsure what RL 21 and the CO2 Pipeline is all about, it’s of the utmost importance that we cut through the clutter and get right to the bottom line...

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor, I am concerned that ordinary well-meaning people might mistake Amendment F for something about helping people get work. Sorry it does not.Rather, the sole purpose of the Medicaid work requirement idea is to kick people off Medicaid.If it were about...

Learning with First Responders

The Dell Rapids Fire-Rescue visited with students at Dell Rapids St. Mary’s Elementary and Dell Rapids Public Elementary during Fire Prevention Week. The firefighters spoke to the students on several topics such as making a fire plan with their family, checking smoke...

Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Baltic

Sara Stadem | Editor Lights, camera, action! Next week, with the help of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, Bulldog students of the Baltic School District will be auditioning and rehearsing for their grand opening performance at the Baltic School Performing Arts...

County looks at three nuisance issues during Tuesday’s meeting

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – At their Tuesday, October 22 meeting, the Minnehaha County Commission declared a property along Six Mile Road, north of Sioux Falls, a public nuisance.According to Kevin Hoekman from the Planning Department, several...

Cooperative linemen return from hurricane recovery

Fallen trees and branches added an extra challenge to power restoration. (Photo/Submitted) West River Electric Association linemen Lucas Schreurs (left) and Zach Hansen (right). (Photo/Submitted) 18 South Dakota Linemen from five co-ops volunteered to help with power...

Colton Country Days Harvest Festival set

Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your family and friends, hats, and blankets, it’s Colton Country Days Harvest Festival time! The second annual Colton Country Days Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, November 2, at Taopi Hall in Colton from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.When asked how...

Library Board opening

Sara Stadem | Editor If you have a love for books and a passion to help, the library is looking for you! The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees has an opening.This position works with a group of people who help the library make a positive impact on...

It’s Trunk or Treat time!

Witches and brooms, ghosts and goblins, candy and games – it’s Trunk or Treat time! The annual Trunk or Treats are back.If you are looking for some Halloween fun before the craziness of Halloween night, the Baltic Lutheran Church will host its Trunk or Treat on...