Pastor Jeff is pictured with the Confirmation Class of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Pastor Jeff retired as of January 1, 2025, and was with LCDR for 8 ½ years. (Photo/Submitted) Pastor Sorenson prepares for next chapter of life Sara Stadem | Editor The Lutheran...
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Happy New Year!
Pastor’s Corner Tim Valentine | Quarry Rock Church There is a question that I love to reflect on this time of year, “Is this year going to truly be a NEW year or just another REPEAT year?”. So many people live their lives year after year with little to no change. They...
Let’s Take A Look Back! 2024 Year in Review
January Moving Day! It’s moving day! St. May’s Catholic School moved into their new building. The building move allowed all elementary, junior high, and high school students to be under one building going forward. (Photo/Sara Stadem) February On their way to StateThe...
A time for reconciliation
Before the holiday break, the St. Mary second graders had their first reconciliation, which is the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. Congratulations, second graders! (Photos/Submitted)
Polar Express time
The Baltic Elementary School was full of holiday magic the day before the holiday break when the Bulldog second graders went on the Polar Express. The second-grade students enjoyed holiday treats, hot chocolate, and presents. (Photos/Submitted)
Baltic Youth Robotics continues season
The Baltic Youth Robotics team is pictured before heading to their Brookings competition. Both 5th-7th grade teams, RoBaltech and Crab Crafters, have moved on to the State Competition on March 8 in Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Youth...
Coach Peter Awarded Assistant Coach of the Year
Dell Rapids Lady Quarrier Volleyball Assistant Coach Chloe Peter (left) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association Class A Assistant Coach of the Year. Head Coach Erica Fersdahl (right) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association...
Mayor TenHaken shares message of kindness & power to build others up
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken visited the Dell Rapids Public School relaying a message of kindness and the power to build people up. (Photo/Submitted) Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared his message with students in grades 8-12 in Dell Rapids about the...
Food giveaway at Daily Bread moves to Mondays
Sara Stadem | Editor The food giveaway is making a move! The Daily Bread Food Pantry will be heading into 2025 with some changes with its food giveaway moving from Monday nights to every Saturday morning.The Daily Bread Food Pantry, which takes place at Quarry Rock...
12 runners announced for Fourth Annual The 437 Project
Statewide event raises awareness and funds for mental health and suicide challenges SIOUX FALLS, SD - On Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12 runners will depart from the west side of South Dakota to begin The 437 Project for the fourth year in a row. This 437 mile...