Ella Griffin | Staff Intern This year, St Mary hired a new literacy position to help out around the school. Marsha Weiland earned this position along with the title of St Mary’s Academic Literacy Coordinator. Her role as an Academic Literacy Coordinator is that she...
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Snow days bring out a time of giving
Sara Stadem | Editor To say last week was a bumpy week could be considered an understatement – snow days for school, cancelled activities for athletes, digging your way out for work. For some, it might have been a more stressful week than normal; trying to figure out...
Helping others one sip at a time
Paul and Desiree Osborne started Tea Solution in March of 2021 in order to share their health journey with others. (Photo/Submitted) New business coming to Dell Rapids Sara Stadem | Editor When describing their family, Colton residents Paul and Desiree Osborne said,...
Moving vehicles and snow this winter
Sara Stadem | Editor Winter wonderland has officially arrived. With the winter weather, all the snow fall and cold temperatures also comes snow removal, whether it’s by city snow plows, or families and friends working together to clear the sidewalks with shovels and...
December is Spiritual Literacy month
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Unknown to many, December is not only the start of the Christmas season. It is also celebrated as Spiritual Literacy Month. Originally enacted in 1996 by Frederic and Mary Brussat, Spiritual Literacy Month is observed worldwide throughout...
Hockey team and exercise
The Sioux Falls Stampede recently visited the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center, playing ball toss and helping with their exercise class. (Photo/Submitted) Ella Griffin | Staff Intern Many of the residents at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center greatly enjoy doing some daily...
Benefit brings dancing, smiles, and support
Jaime and her husband, Tom, dance during the benefit her friends put on to show her support during her battle with breast cancer. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Family, friends, and community members gathered together with one common goal on Saturday, December...
‘You Rock’ bring celebrities to DRES
Quarrier senior Chase Jones is pictured with Mrs. Gruis’ 3rd grade class. As part of their ‘You Rock’ celebration, the State Champions came to DRES to speak to students, hand out football cards and answer questions. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor As students...
Smiles, laughs, and extra joy
Families share Christmas with Deputies Which one to choose? Deputy Matthew Larson helps one of the families during Christmas with Deputies as they decide how to spend their Christmas money. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor After a successful first Christmas...
Wynja to continue with softball at SDSU
Clarie Wynja has committed to continuing her softball career with SDSU. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Almost her entire life, Claire Wynja has been taking the field to play the sport she loves which has now led her to the opportunity to commit to South Dakota...