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St. Mary Athletes of the Year selected

Jaycee Tebay was selected as the St. Mary Female Athlete of the Year. (Photo/Submitted) Lucas Flemmer was selected as the St. Mary Male Athlete of the Year. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by St. Mary Booster Club Our Male and Female Athlete of the Year award is selected...

St. Mary’s Catholic Church to celebrate 125 years

St. Mary’s Catholic Church had its first Mass in August of 1899, before the parishioners would celebrate in their homes, at the local drug store, and anywhere they could. The school was not built until 1910 when they had their first class. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...

Denning takes on Principal role at DRHS

Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids School District is starting off the 2024-25 school year with a new face welcoming the high school students and staff. Mr. Eric Denning has taken the role of the Dell Rapids High School Principal.Mr. Denning, who recently moved to...

The Local set to bring new artisans to town

The Local will have their grand opening on Thursday, August 8, at 12 p.m. featuring the vendors Bourn Family Bakery and Blooms by Bella. The Local is a new store in downtown Dell Rapids that will be featuring a curated collection of local makers and artisans unique...

Wrapping up the summer with Dog Days

Sara Stadem | Editor Before summer comes to an end and school begins, the community of Baltic has one more event to bring people together for all ages. The 2024 Baltic Dog Days is set for Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11.Lacey Harrington, Community...

It’s registration time!

Back to School days are scheduled Sara Stadem | Editor Summer is winding down, school supplies are purchased, and backpacks are ready to go. School is right around the corner! With that said, so are the school open houses.Baltic School District:Elementary Open House...

Former Governor Dennis Daugaard to speak at Lions 80th anniversary

Submitted by Sue Hovey The public is invited to join Dell Rapids Lions Club members at a banquet in honor of the club’s 80th anniversary. The event will be held Saturday, October 5th, in the social hall of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, 701 Orleans Ave.A social...

It’s an end of the summer pool party!

Sara Stadem | Editor Before you pack your swimsuits away and dust off your backpack for school, there is time for one more swim party! There will be a Dell Rapids Pool Bash on Thursday, August 8.Join the fun at the Dell Rapids Pool from 5-8 p.m. Golden West is hosting...

Fiegen and Wallin take Dell Rapids Men’s Invitational win

Rick Wallin (left) and Marv Fiegen took the overall Men’s Invitational championship with a team score of +24. Second place finishers were Chad Ronshaugen and Jeff Thoreson. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Nate Jones The 33rd Annual Dell Rapids Men’s Invitational (aka...