Mrs. Linda Merkwan | DRES Principal November has been a busy month at the elementary school. We have been reinforcing the character trait of Gratitude. During morning announcements, a fourth-grade student reminds everyone what it means to have gratitude, “I will be...
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Securing our homeland
Gov. Kristi Noem I love South Dakota. I love our natural beauty – from the rolling plains to the incredible Black Hills, from the Mighty Missouri to the peaceful prairie lakes. I love our people – they’re the hardest working around with common sense American values...
A new day in America
Sen. John Thune It’s a new day in America. On November 5, the American people spoke with a clear voice and returned President Trump to the White House and sent Republican majorities to the House and Senate, giving Republicans a clear mandate to restore America and...
A pivotal week for South Dakota’s leadership
Pictured are Rep. Dusty Johnson and Gov. Kristi Noem. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured are Rep. Dusty Johnson and Sen. John Thune. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateAfter Hurricanes Helene and Milton, it was reported that a Federal Emergency Management (FEMA)...
Weekly Round[s] Up
Sen. Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up. It’s been a while! The Senate has been out of session for the past six weeks, which means I was able to work from South Dakota. While my home is in Fort Pierre, I was able to make trips around...
Quarrier Bowl
Team 206 Raztech came home as the Champions in the Junior I Bracket through the SD Junior Football League out of Sioux Falls. Pictured front row (left to right) are Boden LeBrun, Bo Schroeder, Noah Selken, Owen Ronshaugen, Owen LeBrun, Tate Veltkamp, Kendon Miles, and...
Bump, Set, STATE!
The Dell Rapids Quarrier volleyball team are state state-bound to the 2024 South Dakota Class A State Volleyball Tournament after defeating the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers in the SoDak 16 tournament on Tuesday, November 12. Pictured back row (left to right) are Josie...
Saluting our heroes: Honoring those who serve
The Dell Rapids Middle School and High School held their Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, to show support to those who have and are serving. (Photo/Submitted) The Dell Rapids Middle School and High School held their Veterans Day Program on Monday, November...
Minnehaha County Commission looks to future plans at this week’s meeting
Current Minnehaha County Commission chairman Dan Karsky was easily re-elected to the county board with 44,267 votes in the General Election on November 5. Cole Heisey will also join the commission as he earned 43,473 votes to finish a close second in the race....
New Democratic Caucus Leadership
Sen. Liz Larson, Senate Minority Leader Rep. Erin Healy, House Minority Leader The South Dakota Democratic Party applauds the newly elected caucus leaders for the upcoming legislative session, including two legislators who made history.On the Senate side, Sen. Liz...