Before heading to Christmas break, the Quarrier Culture Club tried different international Christmas foods! The spread, which included enchiladas, tamales, yule log, tiramisu, smoked salmon, tanghulu, lefse, wassail, Italian cookies, macaroni from Trinidad, and fried...
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Sharing the Christmas magic
Cardinal students in the fourth grade took time from their day to help spread Christmas cheer and joy to residents at the Dells Nursing and Rehab Center. The fourth grade class had a blast singing Christmas carols to the residents, while the third grade class brought...
Studying wingspans in Algebra
Quarrier 8th grade Algebra I students are studying bivariate data using their own wingspan vs. an NBA or WNBA player. (Photos/Submitted)
Through a child’s eyes
Gov. Kristi Noem Every year, I am always blown away by the decorations at the South Dakota State Capitol. Volunteers decorate dozens of trees and decorate the whole Capitol in a theme. This year, the theme is “Through a Child’s Eyes,” and everything is larger than...
Improving National Security for a dangerous world
Sen. John Thune Looking around the world today, there is an increasing level of instability. American service members have come under attack in the Middle East. China is taking brazen actions in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Israel and Ukraine continue to defend...
Looking for a Christmas miracle
Rep. Dusty Johnson is pictured at the first meeting with DOGE Caucus. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG NewsEarlier this week, the House put forward a continuing resolution (CR) spending bill that contained too many unrelated provisions. Many members of...
Sharing the holiday magic through music
Bringing holiday cheer to children in need
For the second year in a row, ACE Hardware stores came together to decorate Christmas trees at Sanford Children’s Hospital to help spread some Christmas joy this holiday season. Four of the six ACE locations had employees and family help decorate trees. The locations...
End-of-year budget issues take up most of the Dec. 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – As the end of the year gets closer, at his week’s meeting on Tuesday, December 17, Minnehaha County Commission looked at moving around money in the 2024 budget to cover gains and losses.For separate commission...
Council approves new wastewater rates for 2025
Sara Stadem | Editor Starting in 2025, Dell Rapids residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills. At a recent City Council meeting, the Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 940, which includes a 5% increase in the water and wastewater...