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Polar Express time

The Baltic Elementary School was full of holiday magic the day before the holiday break when the Bulldog second graders went on the Polar Express. The second-grade students enjoyed holiday treats, hot chocolate, and presents. (Photos/Submitted)

Baltic Youth Robotics continues season

The Baltic Youth Robotics team is pictured before heading to their Brookings competition. Both 5th-7th grade teams, RoBaltech and Crab Crafters, have moved on to the State Competition on March 8 in Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Youth...

Coach Peter Awarded Assistant Coach of the Year

Dell Rapids Lady Quarrier Volleyball Assistant Coach Chloe Peter (left) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association Class A Assistant Coach of the Year. Head Coach Erica Fersdahl (right) was awarded the South Dakota High School Coaches Association...

Mayor TenHaken shares message of kindness & power to build others up

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken visited the Dell Rapids Public School relaying a message of kindness and the power to build people up. (Photo/Submitted) Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken shared his message with students in grades 8-12 in Dell Rapids about the...

Food giveaway at Daily Bread moves to Mondays

Sara Stadem | Editor The food giveaway is making a move! The Daily Bread Food Pantry will be heading into 2025 with some changes with its food giveaway moving from Monday nights to every Saturday morning.The Daily Bread Food Pantry, which takes place at Quarry Rock...

12 runners announced for Fourth Annual The 437 Project

Statewide event raises awareness and funds for mental health and suicide challenges SIOUX FALLS, SD - On Thursday, September 25, 2025, 12 runners will depart from the west side of South Dakota to begin The 437 Project for the fourth year in a row. This 437 mile...

Breakfast fundraiser brings comradery and support

Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured holding the bag of money that was raised from the fundraiser, which was presented to him by CFFL board members. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks Flag Football League hosted a breakfast fundraiser for one of their own, Coach...

Maggie Klein of Dell Rapids earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

LINCOLN, NE -- Maggie Kristine Klein of Dell Rapids was among 1,132 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises Dec. 20 and 21 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Klein earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and...

Southeast Technical College recognizes Fall 2024 Graduates

SIOUX FALLS, SD -- Southeast Technical College congratulates its students completing their AAS, diploma and certificates at the end of the fall 2024 semester.Kaeden Eastman of Dell Rapids (57022), Construction Management Technology, Associate DegreeClaire Schoenhard...