Pastor’s Corner Pastor Andy Wright | River Community Church At River Community Church, we’ve been preaching through the book of Deuteronomy. It’s a challenging book full of instructions God gave Old Testament Israel right before they entered the Promised Land. But...
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Dangerous freedom
Gov. Larry Rhoden I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” The man who wrote those words knew a thing or two about the subject. After all, he had authored a Declaration of Independence making the bold, dangerous proclamation that the thirteen original...
One big, beautiful summer
Sen. John Thune It’s summertime, which means a lot of South Dakotans are taking to the roads and the skies to get a few days of rest and relaxation with their families. Everyone looks forward to a few days at the lake, or a road trip to the Badlands, a visit to Mount...
Weekly Round(s) Up
Sen. Mike Rounds We had another busy week out in DC as we continue to work on confirming the President’s nominees. While we also had our usual schedule of meeting with South Dakotans and attending hearings and briefings, I was honored to be invited to the White House...
Fighting for farmers
LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION EVENT Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured at the Law Enforcement Appreciation event in Sturgis. Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG Update Law enforcement officers face risks every day to protect their communities. On Sunday, I joined Sheriff Pat West in...
Baltic Dog Days
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Community members, along with family and friends, came together to celebrate the annual Baltic Dog Days weekend from Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10. This year’s theme for the weekend was ‘There’s No Place Like Home.’ The festive...
State Champions
The Dell Rapids Post 65 Phils captured the championship of the 2025 South Dakota American Legion Class B State Tournament when they defeated Parkston, 11-0, in Milbank. This is the second Legion title in three years for the Dell Rapids Phils. Congratulations, players...
Dairy Queen under new ownership
Sara Stadem | Editor The local Dairy Queen, a longtime staple for ice cream treats and burgers, has temporarily closed its doors for renovations and a change in ownership. The building, which has served the community for years, is set to receive much-needed updates to...
Fishing tournament set for Dell Rapids
Sara Stadem | Editor ‘Who’s ready to go fishing? The River Community Church in Dell Rapids is hosting the Big Sioux River Catfish Tournament on Friday, August 15. The free event starts with registration at 5:30 p.m., followed by fishing from 6-8 p.m. The Big Sioux...
Election commenters question non-compliant activities from the county auditor’s office
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – A short agenda for the Tuesday, August 5, Minnehaha County Commission meeting was made twice as long with public comments about election integrity. Three people from the gallery used their time to talk about alleged...