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2024 Homecoming

Quarrier Corner Mrs. Jennifer Ruesink | Dell Rapids High School Counselor Fall is here and we are surrounded by the smells, sights, and sounds of the season. To many, the kickoff event of fall is Homecoming Week. Homecoming carries its own meaning to students,...

Fighting foes, fostering families

Pictured is Rep. Dusty Johnson, The Gathering Well, Deb, and Matthew. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG NewsThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is gobbling up land outside of China, and we’ve seen their attempts to purchase farmland in America. I’ve been vocal in...

Actions speak louder than words

Sen. John Thune In recent weeks, Vice President Harris has attempted to reinvent herself and run away from her record in the U.S. Senate and as President Biden’s vice president. Those who know that record, however, will find it difficult to believe her sudden...

Quarrier cross team in Sioux Falls

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Dell Rapids Quarrier cross country team ran in the Charger Invitational at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, September 17.Rorie Thoreson had another great day finishing third with a time of 19:34.54. Madyn Lacey (38th)...

And the crown goes to…

Baltic’s Homecoming Royalty Congratulations to the Baltic Homecoming King Jack Wilde and Queen Ava Tiahrt! (Photo/Marissa Whipple) Dell Rapids Quarriers’ Royalty Jack Kloth and Lauryn Kloth were crowned King and Queen for the Dell Rapids Quarriers. Congratulations,...

LCDR celebrates 150 years

Pictured left is the sanctuary in the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. They will be having their 150th Anniversary celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29. LCDR had a 150th banner, pictured right, created in honor of their upcoming celebration. The banner...

Baltic High School announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Baltic High School is proud to announce the members of the Baltic High School Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Listed below are the recipients who were selected by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee for induction into the Baltic High School Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame...

First Interstate Bank hosts companywide Volunteer Day on September 11

Employees assist with over 350 service projects across 14 states during 7th annual event DELL RAPIDS, S.D. — Giving back to the places we call home is part of who we are at First Interstate. We do this by offering our time, talent, and treasure throughout 14...

Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host Autumn Auction

Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host an “Autumn Auction” Brunch Tuesday, September 17, 9:30-11;15 a.m. at Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. The feature will be the annual silent auction...