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Community members and first responders gather together

First responders were at the Picnic in the Park for community members to meet and see their first responder vehicles. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Minnehaha County Sherriff’s Office held the 3rd Annual Picnic in the Park in Dell Rapids for community...

Troy Farmer Memorial Scholarship Poker run scheduled

Sara Stadem | Editor The 3rd Annual Troy Farmer Memorial Scholarship Poker Run will have their start at Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza in Crooks on Saturday, July 29.The poker run registration begins at 11 a.m. at Critters and the ride will be led by the...

School districts gear up for upcoming school year

Sara Stadem | Editor As July comes to a close, August begins with students, families, and school faculty gearing up for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.From physicals to oil changes, there are several ways for parents and students to become prepared before the...

Preparing for back to school

Sara Stadem | Editor As you prepare to send your student(s) back to school this August, make sure everything is done and the check list is completed.Back to school check list:• Has your child(ren) had their physical?• Has your athlete(s) had their sports physical?•...

Self-care starts with you at Self-Care Studio

Self-Care Studio opened their doors on April 18. Pictured (left to right) are owners Jami Schultz, Jill Melby, and Shanna Konz. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor While taking the time to care for oneself is important, not everyone does it. Being busy with a...

Everyone Deserves a Massage

Jamie Monroe, owner of Tranquil Lotus Massage, is located on 334 E 4th Street in Dell Rapids. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern After a long week of work, a weekend sitting at ball games, or maybe a weekend of spring cleaning, many over the years have...

City of Baltic to host first Annual Driveway Carnival

Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Many fundraisers take place in the town of Baltic throughout the summer to raise money for organizations, businesses, families, and more. These fundraisers bring fun and entertainment to the citizens of Baltic and bring the community...

Roaming the grounds of area communities

Sehr starts handcrafted drink company Sara Stadem | Editor “As long as there is coffee in the world, how bad could things be?” – Cassandra Claire, City of AshesBecky Sehr decided her love for coffee was something she wanted to put to good use which lead to her...

Veteran Memorial to be built in Baltic

The Baltic American Legion is working towards creating a Veteran Memorial. Pictured is the future site of the Veteran Memorial which will be located on Lovely Avenue, near Murphy’s Pond. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Veteran Memorials are important to...

Once in a lifetime opportunity for students

The Dell Rapids High School band gets ready to perform in the 4th of July parade. (Photo/Submitted) DRHS band and choir perform in D.C. Sara Stadem | Editor Dell Rapids High School band and choir students recently returned from a once in a lifetime trip, a trip that...