Baltic Youth Robotics members gather after the FIRST LEGO League State Competition. By: Grace Wolff On February 17, the Baltic Youth Robotics Club (BalTech) competed at the FIRST LEGO League State Competition. The team had a successful first season this year. They...
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“You Rock” awards given at DRPS
Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, teachers and staff members of the Dell Rapids Public School (DRPS) are nominated for a “You Rock” and presented a rock courtesy of LG Everist. DRPS staff can be nominated by co-workers, in addition to...
The Senate Page Program
Sen. John Thune The Senate Page Program is a wonderful way for high schoolers to see firsthand what happens in the U.S. Senate. Pages have the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of the Senate, including delivering correspondence and legislative...
ICYMI: South Dakota & Gov. Noem win Site Selection Governor’s Cup
PIERRE, S.D. – The state of South Dakota and Governor Kristi Noem have won Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup. South Dakota received this honor for having the most economic development projects per capita in the nation.“We stay true to our values in South...
Gov. Noem signs foreign-owned ag land bill into law
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1231, which places restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land, stopping six evil foreign governments and foreign entities from those governments from buying up South Dakota’s precious ag land, into law.“South...
Gov. Noem signs bill to create a habitat conservation license plate into law
Pictured is Governor Noem signing the bill and kicking off Pheasant Fest. (Photo/Submitted) PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1119, which creates a habitat conservation specialty license plate and emblem, into law. She signed the bill during the opening...
DRSD School Board votes to change schedule
Sara Stadem | Editor The votes are in and the change is made. The Dell Rapids School District will move to a 7-period class schedule with the 2024-2025 school year.Back in December, the Dell Rapids School District started the process at proposing to make a schedule...
Soup is in the air
The Baltic Fire Department has been putting on their annual soup dinner fundraiser for over 20 years. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, March 3, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Baltic High School Commons. (Photo/Adie Stadem) Baltic Fire Department gears...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club receives award
Recently the Dell Rapids Area Garden Club received the National Garden Clubs Pollinator Garden certification. Pictured are members from the Dell Rapids Area Garden Club (front row, left to right) Connie Earley, Judy Welbig, Joyce Pfannenstein, Linsey Duffy, and Mary...
Funding available for local communities to enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2024 grant application is now open.Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by city, county, township, and tribal governments are eligible to receive...