Sara Stadem | Editor Summer has almost arrived and registration is open for the bus from Baltic to the Colton pool. So, register today to catch your ride to the Colton pool!The Summer Colton Pool Bus Pick Up will be on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning June 2, with the...
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Great activities for kids come the dog days of summer
The arrival of summer is a momentous day for children. Summer means school is closed and weeks of rest, recreation and fun in the sun are on the schedule.Although summer may start off with a bang, it may not be too long before kids are uttering the dreaded, “I’m...
Minnesota State University, Mankato awards 2,454 degrees at end of Spring Semester
College News MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,454 degrees to 2,179 students at the end of the spring 2025 semester.Commencement ceremonies were held Friday, May 9, at 3 p.m. for the College of Business and at 6 p.m. for the College of...
Keely Stauffenecker named to SNHU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- Keely Stauffenecker of Dell Rapids has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to...
How to pick the right plants for your location
When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.You may pay less attention though to understanding how your location, or plant hardiness zone,...
To This We Are Called
Pastor’s Corner Pastor Randy Maass | Trent Baptist Church On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof walked into a midweek prayer meeting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina. Two hours later, Roof pulled a .45 caliber handgun from his...
The magic of Matilda
The St. Mary theater department put on their Spring play, Matilda, directed by Mrs. Amanda Geraets. (Photos/Jean Vargas) St. Mary’s performance of Matilda included 25 cast members and four crew members, making the production a 29-person show. (Photos/Jean Vargas)...
Color Run at DRMS
Quarrier students in the Dell Rapids Middle School earned a color run through Ms. Barber. (Photo/Submitted) The Dell Rapids Middle School students worked hard all year getting prepared for testing in April.To reward students for their hard work, they earned a color...
The first 100 days
Gov. Larry Rhoden By: Mackenzie Decker On January 27, Larry Rhoden was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. May 7 marks his 100th day as our Governor. Though the time has passed quickly, the list of accomplishments is long and offers a preview of what we can...
To protect and serve
Sen. John Thune Every day, men and women in communities across America put on their uniform and badge and go to work protecting the public. Police officers can’t be sure what their day will bring, but they know duty often calls them into dark places, to run toward...