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Tree of Giving Hope and the Hope You Give

Kiri Scott | Writer Sioux Valley Energy (SVE) is providing holiday cheer, taking on a donation to help The Foster Network with providing supplies to the foster care system in South Dakota. The mission? To empower and support children through donations by the community...

Fundraising made easy with app

Ella Griffin | Staff Intern Many families throughout the St Mary community have been using an app called Raised Right. Through this app, organizations, schools, or nonprofits can earn money simply by shopping for their favorite brands, turning daily or weekly...

DARE to be educated

Dell Rapids 6th graders graduated from the DARE program which educates students on the impact of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the human body. (Photos/Submitted) Chase Jones | Staff Intern 6th-grade students at the Dell Rapids Middle School recently graduated from...

A touch of a button brings medical assistance

Rebecca VandeKieft, Vice President and General Manager for emergency services for Avel eCare, came to Dell Rapids to help with the installation and training of the new Telemedicine in Motion for EMS. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Recently, the Dell Rapids...

City of Dell Rapids looks to the future with move

The City of Dell Rapids recently purchased the former Wells Fargo building. They are hopeful to start renovations this spring/summer to be in the new building by the summer of 2024. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor As the community of Dell Rapids continues to...

Be athletic, be athleisure, BeAlete

Dahl opens local athletic wear business Kirsten Dahl started BeAlete in order to provide an affordable option for athletic/athleisure wear. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Kristen Dahl, wife and mother of two boys, keeps herself busy with a fulltime career in...

LeBrun retires after 23 years

After 23 years with the City of Dell Rapids, Diane LeBrun looks forward to her retirement and her next chapter. (Photo/Submitted) Chase Jones | Staff Intern A prominent figure in the city of Dell Rapids, Diane LeBrun has retired from her job at the City of Dell Rapids...

Annual Feather Party brings support to American Legion

Maely Hein shows off the ham she won during BINGO at the Annual Feather Party that is put on by the American Legion. (Photo/Submitted) Kiri Scott | Writer The Annual Feather Party is an event that takes place every Friday before Thanksgiving and allows the community...

Cold temperatures bring ice fishing season; safety tips for fishing

(Photo/Metro Creative) Sara Stadem | Editor Just like that, the fall weather is gone and winter temperatures have arrived. With those cold temperatures comes snow and ice and for some, with ice comes ice fishing season. Even though temperatures might be brisk enough...

Taking the stage for “The Promise of Christmas”

St Mary Music teacher, Joni Smith, rehearses with her students for their upcoming Christmas concert. Smith explained she has the students play an active role with the program by helping create the chorography for the performance. (Photo/Sara Stadem Sara Stadem |...