Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids School District and St. Mary Catholic School announced an exciting new initiative to foster unity and strengthen the bonds within the community of Dell Rapids.The schools have implemented student ticket reciprocity for school...
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Commenters supporting auditor again bring animosity to county commission meeting
Leah Anderson, County Auditor (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a lengthy three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Minnehaha County Commission mainly heard a report on the November election from county auditor Leah...
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month donating blood in January
Dell Rapids, SD - January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor the invaluable contributions of the millions of blood donors nationwide who assist patients during critical moments. Community Blood Bank will partner up with Avera Dells Area Hospital to hold...
Campus updates – Expansion construction
The Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus Archery Range is almost complete. The range will be open to anyone in the public to bring their own bow and use it during normal Sertoma Park hours (5 a.m.-10 p.m.). (Photo/Submitted) The Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus is waiting on the...
Winter 2024 Programming at The Outdoor Campus
Tanya McCarlson is a South Dakota licensed falconer and leader of the F.A.R.E. Group who will present at The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) The Winter 2024 Program Registration is live for The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. Scan the code to register...
Weather expert Eric Snodgrass predicts dry growing season for South Dakota
By Lura Roti In Farm and Ranch Country, weather gets a lot of attention. And Eric Snodgrass stands out among the climate experts farmers and ranchers follow, explained Miller rancher Andrew Canham.“Eric explains the weather in a way that I can understand,” Canham...
It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.
Pastor Jeff is pictured with the Confirmation Class of the Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids. Pastor Jeff retired as of January 1, 2025, and was with LCDR for 8 ½ years. (Photo/Submitted) Pastor Sorenson prepares for next chapter of life Sara Stadem | Editor The Lutheran...
Happy New Year!
Pastor’s Corner Tim Valentine | Quarry Rock Church There is a question that I love to reflect on this time of year, “Is this year going to truly be a NEW year or just another REPEAT year?”. So many people live their lives year after year with little to no change. They...
Let’s Take A Look Back! 2024 Year in Review
January Moving Day! It’s moving day! St. May’s Catholic School moved into their new building. The building move allowed all elementary, junior high, and high school students to be under one building going forward. (Photo/Sara Stadem) February On their way to StateThe...
A time for reconciliation
Before the holiday break, the St. Mary second graders had their first reconciliation, which is the Sacrament of Penance or Confession. Congratulations, second graders! (Photos/Submitted)