Dusty Johnson and Sheriff Fred Lamphere (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Austin Scott, Sonja (Neiman) Merryman, Johnson, Jim Neiman, and Doug LaMalfa at the Neiman Hill. (Photo/Submitted) Reps. Johnson, LaMalfa, and Scot hosting the forestry roundtable. (Photo/Submitted) Rep....
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Week 9 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report
Randy Gross | 25th District Representative The 99th session of the South Dakota Legislature is in the books, except for a final one-day meeting on March 25 to consider any vetoes that may be made by the Governor. As with most legislative sessions, this one had its own...
The good, the bad and the ugly
Brent Hoffman | Senator Ask any senator or representative to summarize the legislative session, and you’ll likely get a different answer from each one of them. Which makes sense, given the wide range of perspectives and constituencies that shape our opinions and...
Baltic students participate in Humanity Launch Retreat
Baltic High School Students gather after their “Be a Light” retreat provided by The Humanity Launch. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured are Baltic High School students discussing in their small groups during The Humanity Launch retreat. (Photo/Submitted) Grace Wolff | Staff...
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” in what is officially known as Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning we will set our clocks ahead to 3:00 a.m., effectively moving an hour of daylight from...
Lions or Lyons? It depends
Submitted by Sue Hovey The Sioux Empire Fair is held on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls.Dell Rapids Lions are known for their delicious pancakes.Lyons, SD, population 70, is an unincorporated community 10 miles north of Sioux Falls.Lions Clubs International...
Director Lilla talks about property values during annual equalization briefing
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris Lilla went through several trends his office has seen over the past year during this week’s county commission meeting.While many people are seeing their tax bills...
Exercise and snack time fun
The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library had preschool yoga time and morning snack with Mini Yogis & Mini Donuts on Friday, March 1. Preschoolers have one more opportunity to join in on the yoga and donut fun on their last Mini Yogi & Mini Donuts session which...
Christian Women to be held in Dell Rapids
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Wearin’ of the Green” Brunch on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Reformed Church in Dell Rapids, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. For the feature Dakotafaye Creations will...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds February meeting
Submitted by Diane Johnson The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on February 20th 2024 at the Quest Church. Co-President Deon Jensen called the meeting to order at 1:30p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance, Motto and Conservation Pledge were read. Judy Welbig gave a program on...