Gov. Larry Rhoden Living on a ranch, I’ve never had much time for technology. I’ve always preferred riding a horse over online entertainment, and at work, I stick to the traditional pen-and-paper approach. However, I do rely on my phone daily. And when my technology...
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Insolvency is not an option
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdatePresident Trump and his Administration have been in office for just over a month, and the results at the southern border are remarkable. In a single month, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more than 20,000 illegal...
Unleash American energy to power America’s future
Sen. John Thune For the last four years, the Biden administration’s energy policies put our country on a dangerous path toward a future defined by less affordable and less reliable energy. America is rich in energy resources, and we should be leveraging those...
Learning with the SRO
The Baltic Bulldog 5th graders had a special guest helping them sharpen their library skills. School Resource Officer Nicholas McGlothlen, who not only ensures their safety, but also shares their love for learning, joined the 5th graders raced to find a specific book...
Celebrating Mardi Gras
The St. Mary Cardinal preschoolers were able to take time out of their day on Tuesday, March 4, to celebrate Mardi Gras. (Photos/Submitted)
Next Stop: State Tournament
The Baltic Bulldogs made school history having two wrestlers qualify for the first time for the 2025 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament. Tabitha Arneson and Malinda Oleson will represent the Bulldogs in the State Tournament in Rapid City. (Photos/Marissa Whipple)...
Receiving Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Pictured from left to right are Isaac Okello, Nicole Pennington, Christopher Barranco, Stetsen Tebay (Dell Rapids resident) and Ketrik Beck. (Photo/Submitted) For the first time ever, Civil Air Patrol Cadets of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron have been awarded...
Dells Council, county commissioners meet to discuss CUP appeal, new zoning ordinances
On Tuesday, February 25, the members of the Dell Rapids City Council and the Minnehaha County Commission met as a joint board to look at several issues affecting the city and county’s joint jurisdiction area south of Dell Rapids. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave...
Get ready for some soup
Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Fire Department is gearing up for their annual Soup & Dessert Benefit, an event they have held for over 20 years. This year’s event will be on Sunday, March 2, at the Baltic School District.The soup and desserts are homemade by the...
Pizza, games & a message
Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your best nerf gun gear and head to River Community Church, it’s Nerf Gun War time! The River Community Church is hosting Nerf Gun Wars, pizza and message on Saturday, March 1, from 3-5:30 p.m.The event is for youths in grades 5-12 with River...