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Ladies Night success

Dell Rapids Ace Hardware and Rentals hosted their annual Ladies Night. The two night event was the 8th year in a row with Dakotafaye Creations assisting the ladies in making their winter décor. (Photos/Submitted)

Making Washington work for you

Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director testified in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week to address concerns about the Agency’s response to disasters. It was recently reported that employees were...

Support South Dakota’s small businesses

Sen. John Thune Soon after the snow starts in South Dakota, Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season. I love this time of year: gathering around the Thanksgiving feast with my family, throwing the football around outside, and giving thanks to God for our many...

Dells FFA competes at District 7 LDE

Sara Stadem | Editor The Dells FFA Chapter recently competed at the District 7 Leadership Development Event (LDE) which took place in Hartford.According to Dells FFA Advisor Ms. Ally Johnson, the LDE is a competitive event for members of the National FFA Organization...

Crafting for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is coming, and what better way to get ready for the holiday than with crafting fun. St. Mary Cardinal 5th graders and kindergarten buddies worked together to make adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving! The turkeys will be a great addition to the Thanksgiving...

Celebrating kindness

The Baltic Bulldog junior high girls basketball team did some team bonding, making some goodies to give to others who can use them around this time of the year.

Jorgensen honored as 11A Assistant Coach of the Year

Dell Rapids Quarrier Assistant Coach Craig Jorgensen was announced as the SDFBCA 11A Assistant Coach of the Year. Coach Jorgensen has been coaching football for 36 years with 32 of those years as a Dell Rapids Quarrier. Sara Stadem | Editor “It’s really simple. For...

Same location, new store

Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts is available for delivery in Dell Rapids and surrounding areas. (Photo/Submitted) Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts is now open for orders. Place your orders through Facebook at Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts or text 605-650-2043....

Dells Lions sponsor holiday craft project at Orchard Hills

An abundance of holiday craft materials inspired participants to decorate their trees to their personal taste. (Photo/Susan Hovey) Submitted by Sue Hovey When Orchard Hills manager Katie Gauthier spoke at the October meeting of the Dell Rapids Lions Club, she inspired...

Surviving the Holidays with GriefShare

Sara Stadem | Editor While the holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, for some, it’s a time of sadness and sorrow. For those who have lost a loved one, the idea of getting into the “holiday spirit” might be too much. The holidays can be challenging...