Alex Riggin joined the Trent Fire Department in January of 2022. He is a diesel technician/manager when he is not volunteering his time and he enjoys restoring classic pickups. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Trent Fire Department Sara Stadem | Editor The Trent Fire Department...
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The Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue welcomed Michael Mandel in March of 2017. He is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2 along with being a Certified EMT. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor As to what inspired him to join the department,...
Taking time to appreciate teachers
Sara Stadem | Editor As the school year is starting to wrap up and families are planning their summer vacations, there is a group of individuals that should be recognized for their time and dedication to the students and parents – teachers.The first Monday through...
A new greenhouse to open in Baltic
Chad and Rachel Hanisch, Garretson residents, will be opening their second greenhouse which will be located at 426 Lovely Avenue in Baltic. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Just in time for the summer season, a Garretson couple announced they will be...
New adventures begin at The Growing Place
Nicole (Weber) Questad, originally from the Baltic area and a Tri-Valley graduate, is taking on a new career adventure by opening her own preschool called The Growing Place. Questad is pictured with her husband, Jared, and their daughters; Haislee (5), Wrenlee (2),...
God, kids, and horses
Rodeo Bible Camp coming in June Sara Stadem | Editor Rising Rock Rodeo Bible Camp is roping into their second year as a camp this summer and will take place from June 15-18 at the Sioux Empire Fair Grounds.What can campers except at Rising Rock Rodeo Bible Camp...
BINGO night raises money for library
The Family BINGO night put on by the Dell Rapids Friends of the Library brought in approximately 200 people and $2,600 that will go directly back to the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library and their patrons. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids...
April brings the month of hope
Sara Stadem | Editor April showers bring May flowers. The month of April also brings the National Month of Hope. The National Month of Hope is about celebrating the power of hope, the feeling that things will work out especially through the hard times.According to...
Baltic prepares for city-wide cleanup
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Baltic is gearing up for their residents to tidy up the community with the Baltic City-Wide Cleanup. This will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.The cleanup will consist of appliances, mattresses, tires, and general...
Juniors show off chemistry knowledge
St. Mary junior class put on their chemistry show for the school, with each group displaying three different experiments. (Photo/Submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern The St. Mary junior class had a busy last week of March. On Tuesday March 21, they put on their...