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Education through food

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...

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...

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...

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...