The St. Mary fifith graders hosted a Consumer Fair for students in third, fourth, and sixth grade to test out different products. (Photo/Submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern The St. Mary fifth grade students hosted a Consumer Fair for students in third, fourth, and...
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Jason Turner was inspired by his uncle, Kevin Tommeraasen, to join the Baltic Fire Department. Turner joined on April 9, 1993, and is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2. (Photo/Submitted) Baltic Fire Department Sara Stadem | Editor Inspired by his uncle, Kevin...
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Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Stephen Puttmann was inspired to join the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue by Mitch Adams, joining in 1999.Puttmann is a Certified Firefighter 1 & 2. Prior to retirement, he owned his own landscaping business and was the...
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Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Shane Deranleau was inspired to join the Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue by his father and grandfather and decided to join in April of 2016.Since volunteering with Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue (DRFR), Deranleau has become a...
Trent Fire Department
Sara Stadem | Editor Greg Schmidt joined the Trent Fire Department on February 1, 2018. “I wanted to be a part of an organization that gave back to the surrounding communities,” Schmidt said as to why he joined the department.When he is not volunteering his time at...
Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue gets cascade system
The Dell Rapids Fire and Rescue was able to purchase a cascade system to better assist them when entering fires. They were able to make the purchase thanks to a grant received by TC Energy Foundation and help from the City of Dell Rapids. Pictured (left to right) is...
Bowling to perfection
Dell Rapids native, Austin Ellingson, bowled his first perfect game during the Duke of Dells Tournament. Before that, Ellingson’s high score was 279. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Austin Ellingson, Dell Rapids native, made PINZ history during a bowling...
Baltic City Council election results are in
Sara Stadem | Editor The votes are in and they have been tallied for the elections with the Baltic City Council.According to the City of Baltic, Brian Twedt and Brian McGreevy were running for City Council in Ward 2 Alderman. In order to be on the ballot to run, each...
Donkey basketball – the craziest show on earth – coming to Canistota!
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special A popular entertainment event from the 70’s and 80’s is back and it’s coming to Canistota in April – donkey basketball!Dubbed “The Craziest Show on Earth”, donkey basketball is wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus.If...
How are your property taxes calculated
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special April is generally considered tax season for more than one reason. First of all, most individual’s income taxes are due near April 15 each year (April 18 this year) and secondly, in South Dakota the first half of your real estate...