Mr. Larry Baker | DRMS Principal I hope this edition of the Quarrier Corner finds you well as we approach the midpoint of the school year. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies, and we’ve had an exciting and eventful few months at Dell Rapids Middle School.Our...
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
Give a gift, get a gift when donors come to give in December MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the...
It’s time to re-visit caring for your Christmas Poinsettia
Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener One of the most common, yet beautiful plants of the holiday season is the Poinsettia. What used to only come in red, now comes in a wide variety of colors and custom decorative add-ons like glitter and scents.You can find...
UJS warns public about jury duty phone scams
PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a nationwide telephone scam threatening arrest for missing jury duty.During the call, the scammer impersonates a law enforcement officer or court official and claims the victim has...
Seeking nominations for S.D. Specialty Crop Producer of the Year
Pierre, S.D.-- The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2023 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant...
Baltic awards students’ academic success
Baltic senior students stand together after they receive their academic letter awards. Pictured back row (left to right) is Brenner Brink, Mark Ditter, Shae Fiala, Eli Haux, Carson Holt, and Jackson Westerbur. Middle row (left to right) is Charlee Anderson, Coryn...
“You Rock” award given at DRPS
The St. Mary’s second grade students take time during their day to learn their science lesson about rivers and mountains. (Photos/Submitted) Mrs. Kelly Steckler (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Each month throughout the school year, teachers and staff members of...
And The Midco SportsPlayer of the Year goes to…
Quarrier senior Mason Stubbe received the Midco Sports Player of the Year after his 2023 performance. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Back to back undefeated seasons. Two 11A Championship titles. It doesn’t get much better than that.For one player, it does....
Dell Rapids ACE brings holiday spirit to children in need
Dell Rapids ACE Managing Partner/Owner Alan Nedved helps decorate a Christmas tree at the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. (Photo/Adisen Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor While the holiday season is generally a time of celebrations that include family time with...
Winter is coming, know your City Ordinances
Sara Stadem | Editor Despite the fact that it might feel as though summer was just here and school just started a short time ago, reality is that winter is right around the corner. Winter wonderland will be there before we know it and snow removal will commence....