Pastor’s Corner By Pastor Melissa Fletcher There was an elderly woman from our church who used to love to make quilts. Her specialty was quilts that told a story. Every time a grandchild would graduate from high school, she would gift them a quilt that was made from...
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Area organizations receive $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up® Grant Program
More than $30,000 given to community groups in South Dakota and Minnesota Six organizations serving Minnehaha County residents received a combined $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® program during the June 2024 Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...
DRPS School Board hits the ground running
Sara Stadem | Editor While summer is still going strong, we have one group getting ready for the new school year. The Dell Rapids Public School District had their new school board members begin their duties as of the July 2024 meeting.This past spring, the Dell Rapids...
A history of the Dell Rapids Lions Club
Lion Marlowe Hovey was one member of the club who helped keep the City Park free of trash during Quarry Days. (Photo/Submitted) Looking back over the past 80 years By Lion Tom Earley The Dell Rapids Lions Club is a direct result of Dell Rapids citizens recognizing the...
Baltic’s Driveway Carnival is back for second year
Sara Stadem | Editor Drive, ride, scooter… whatever you have on wheels… just don’t forget about Baltic’s 2nd Annual Driveway Carnival this Saturday, July 20!That’s right, this Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. in Baltic Heights West Parking Lot is the Driveway Carnival. The...
Minnehaha County Commissioners discuss possibilities for future Home Rule charter
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – This week, the Minnehaha County Commission meeting room was again full and spilled out into the overflow area, but this time the people gathered were not all one sided and were not there to talk about...
Lions install 2024-25 club officers, tour DLSH
New Lions officers pictured here are (left to right) Sue Hovey, Secretary; Connie Earley, Lion Tamer; Christine Snyder, Membership Chairman; Dianne Williams, Director; Darrold Williams, President; Tom Earley, 1st VP; Tom Ludens, 2nd VP; and Carmen Rogen, 3rd VP. Not...
Fourth Annual Sioux Falls Leadership Summit set for September 19
Sioux Falls, SD – The fourth annual Sioux Falls Leadership Summit, “Master Your Influence,” is set to take place on September 19 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD. This premier event, hosted by the Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) of Sioux...
Legion Americanism Update
Dell Rapids Legion Post 65 recognized Dell Rapids High School Senior Dawson Hohn for his participation at Boys State 2024 in May. Dawson attended the July Post meeting and told the membership about his activities at Boys State. He described how his Boys State...
Golfing for the athletes
Booster Club kicks off season with golf tournament Sara Stadem | Editor Whether you are a golfer or not, get ready to help the Dell Rapids High School Booster Club kick off the 2024-2025 year with their Bogeys Fore! Boosters Golf Tournament.The Dell Rapids High School...