Pictured (left to right) is Emma Lanpher, Lexi Scherff, Katie Scherff, and Bella Lanpher. All four are in the Sodbusters 4-H Club out of Dell Rapids and participate in the Moody County Fair in Flandreau. The Moody County Fair will take place July 20-22. (Photo/Sara...
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Geraets shares passion for crafts and baking
Vicky Geraets and her husband, Andrew, and their son, Dallas, live outside of Colton. Geraets started Vicky’s Create & Paint in December of 2015 and offers a variety of party options for baking or crafts. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor ...
Wajer experiences career of State Trooper
Jaden Wajer spent a week at the Youth Trooper Academy which was held at the Mickelson Law Enforcement Training Center in Pierre. While at the academy, Wajer also received the Top Shooter Award. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor A recent press...
Fire safety, not just for people
More often than not, people consider their pets family members. National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15 recognizing the importance of having a plan when it comes to your beloved pets during an emergency situation. When it comes to fire safety, the key to helping your...
Tom Greco moves duties, responsibilities from city of Sioux Falls to Minnehaha County
New Minnehaha County Commission Administrative Assistant Tom Greco. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent In these days of a divided Congress and divisive Supreme Court decisions, people may not remember the saying, “All politics...
Local gem hopes to draw in patrons with revamp
Kim Chamley Stelzer and Irene Strong spent countless hours revamping the Dell Rapids Museum before they opened their doors this past spring. (Photo/Craig Kumerfield) Sara Stadem | Editor In a time of technology and constant change, there is still something about...
FFA members attend Washington Leadership Conference
Dell Rapids FFA members Brooklyn Krantz and Isabella Schmidt stand in front of the United States Capitol during their visit to Washington, DC. Krantz and Schmidt attended the Leadership Conference. (Photo/Thomas Wolff) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Many opportunities are...
Picnic in the park to bring first responders, safety, and community engagement
Last year at the Picnic in the Park, a member of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) donated her time to assist in fitting children with bicycle helmets. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The third annual Picnic in the Park in Dell Rapids is...
The Dell Rapids Chamber looks back on Quarry Days
The El Riad Shriners traveled to Dell Rapids to participate in the 2023 Quarry Days parade. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Quarry Days is a four-day celebration in the town of Dell Rapids. The event started thirty-six years ago and has been a tradition...
The history of Independence Day
Sara Stadem | Editor As July rings near, some might be getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July, maybe with a grill out or camping, maybe there will be yard games or family reunions. More than likely, the day or evening will include fireworks. Even though most enjoy...