Congratulations to Baltic Bulldog Young Authors! Five of their 5th-grade students have been officially published in the 2025 Young American Poetry Digest. Pictured back row (left to right) are Malaynie Lambert, Natalie Nebben and Addison Johnson. Front row (left to...
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Dells FFA students qualify for State
The Dells FFA Chapter had several students qualify for the South Dakota State FFA Convention. The Dells FFA 2025 State FFA Qualifiers include:Farm Business Management: Rylee KleinAg Mechanics: Connor LafontaineAgronomy: Liz Vogel and Lexi ScherffMilk Quality: Brynlee...
How Adam Jones Plumbing & Drain Cleaning has made an impact
Know Your Neighbor Empowering Community Sara Stadem | Editor Adam Jones and his wife, Lauren, live in Dell Rapids with their three boys; Aiden (15), Gaven (12) and Presten (3). “Life is very busy running our business and raising three boys!” Jones explained. Adam...
Congratulations St. Mary Girls Basketball!
The St. Mary Girls Basketball team competed in the South Dakota Class B State Girls Basketball Tournament, which took place in Huron. The Cardinals competed Thursday through Saturday, March 13-15, and brought home fourth place. Congratulations, players, coaches,...
Heirigs receives Teacher of the Year award
Baltic Bulldog teacher Amber Heirigs was recognized as the 2025 Teacher of the Year for the Baltic Bulldogs. Heirigs is the K-3 Reading Interventionist and the K-12 English Language Coordinator/Teacher. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic School District...
Chamber welcomes new faces and celebrates award winners
Matt Larson is the new Executive Director of the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce. (Photo/Submitted) At their annual banquet, the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce announced Marcy Stykel, owner of Pizza Ranch, as the recipient of the Community Spirit award. (Photo/Dell...
Going once, going twice, sold!
Get ready for St. Mary’s Carnival & Auction Sara Stadem | Editor The Carnival Committee is working to finalize plans for the 52nd St. Mary Catholic School Carnival and Auction, which is right around the corner. The event is set for Sunday, March 30, with the...
Trent Fire Department prepares for pancake feed
Sara Stadem | Editor Who’s ready for some pancakes?? Swing by the Trent Gym for the 69th Annual Trent Volunteer Fire Department All You Can Eat Pancakes, Eggs & Sausage on Thursday, March 27.Come support your local fire department with serving beginning at 5 p.m....
Bowling and pizza fundraising event
Sara Stadem | Editor Bowling and pizza? What more could you ask for? How about a night of no dishes while helping a good cause? Stop out at Pizza Ranch in Dell Rapids for a special fundraiser night benefiting the Bowling for Zander Youth Scholarship Tournament.The...
The Library has events for everyone
The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library had a magical morning on St. Patrick’s Day. Their morning Storytime included stories, dancing and a lucky charm necklace craft. Adults also had an opportunity for a night out at The Library for a DIY Spa Kit night. The Library...