Letter from the Editor Asa Thomas Metcalfe | Editor It’s hard to write about a high school graduation. There’s not a lot to say. You want to celebrate the graduates and let them know what a great thing they’ve accomplished. You want them to realize how much different...
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St. Mary’s Graduation
Story and Photos by Asa Thomas Metcalfe On Friday, May 17 St. Mary’s High School in Dell Rapids bid farewell to the graduating class of 2024. As the first graduating ceremony held in the new gym since construction completed this past year, it marked an historic...
Snapping turtle spotted on road
(LEFT) Snapping turtles don’t move very quickly out of water, but can have a very bad temperament and caution is advised. (RIGHT) The Anderson children, Abby and Jacob pose with the large snapping turtle on highway 115. (Photo by Asa Thomas Metcalfe) Asa Thomas...
Adding some color to their run
DRMS 5th and 6th grade students took on the Color Run on Wednesday, May 8. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Students and staff enjoy their time during the 3rd Annual Color Run. Students were all smiles during the Color Run. (Photo/Sara Stadem) DRMS students take on Color Run Sara...
Primary becomes early general election for Minnehaha County Commission candidates
Dave Baumeister | Writer Since no Independents or candidates from any other political party filed to run for seats on the Minnehaha County Commission, the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 4, will serve as an early “General Election.”Winners from that contest will...
Gaspar awarded DSU Champion Scholarship
Nic Gaspar has been awarded an academic scholarship from Dakota State University, presented by Amy Crissinger, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. (Photo/Submitted) MADISON, – Nic Gaspar was recently awarded the Merit Champion Scholarship at...
Minnehaha County Fire Departments come together for training
A propane tank explodes in a controlled demonstration for Minnehaha County fire and rescue departments to practice rescue techniques. (Photo submitted by Minnehaha County) A tree was felled onto a car for a training exercise. Local fire crews trained with simulated...
Bicycle Ride Across South Dakota
RASDak 2024 Glacial Lakes of the Prairie South Dakota’s bicycle tour RASDak (Ride Across South Dakota) is celebrating its 11th tour by giving bicyclists the opportunity to ride the scenic Coteau des Prairies region with its numerous glacial lakes.More than 220...
U.S. Olympic team trials for men’s, women’s, and wheelchair curling headed to Sioux Falls
Two sweepers guide a curling stone during the US Curling Olympic trials. (Photo by Bob Weder, courtesy of US Curling) Eden Prarie, MN — USA Curling announced on May 13 that the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Men’s and Women’s Curling, and the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials...
State FCCLA Leadership Conference
Submitted by Beverly Rieck Over 1350 members of the South Dakota Association of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (SD FCCLA) Chapters gathered at the Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center in Sioux Falls for the 2024 SD FCCLA Leadership Conference held...