At this week’s meeting, Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Daniel Haggar briefs the county commission on work that office did during 2023. (Photo by Dave Baumeister) At this week’s meeting, Second Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge Robin Houwman briefs the county...
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US Postal Service to downgrade South Dakota mail operations
The Sioux Falls downtown post office, currently a processing and distribution center, is being downgraded to a local processing center as part of the United States Postal Service’s “Delivering for America” restructuring plan. (Photo: Stu Whitney / South Dakota News...
Mortrude awarded Lions club scholarship
Dell Rapids High School senior John Mortrude was chosen as the winner of the 2024 Dell Rapids Lions Club scholarship. The $1,000 award is offered to a local high school senior and is based solely on applicants’ essays in response to: “The motto of Lions Clubs...
Get your groove on at the Library
Sara Stadem | Writer The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has kicked off May with their 4-week Groove ‘n Grow: God is Love! program.The program began Thursday, May 2, and runs the first four weeks of May. The event takes place on Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 5:30...
Dell Rapids Area Garden Club holds April meeting
The Dell Rapids Area Garden Club met on April 16th, 2024 at the Quest Church. Co-President Deon Jensen called the meeting to order at 1:30p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance, Garden Club Motto and the Conservation Pledge were read.Diane Johnson presented the program on the...
Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection to host brunch
Submitted by Elaine Hoftiezer The Flandreau Christian Women’s Connection will host a “Pack ‘n Go” Brunch Tuesday, May 21, 9:30-11;15 a.m. at Janklow Community Center, Flandreau, SD. Cost is $7.00 inclusive. For the feature Roxie Mulder, Edgerton, MN will share her...
Food for Fines at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Library
Sara Stadem | Writer Do you have some library fines that snuck up on you at the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library? As the school year comes to an end and your family gears up to hit the Library, you can clear up those fines while helping those in need.The Dell...
June 1 deadline approaches for “Citizen of the Year” nominations
Submitted by Sue Hovey The Dell Rapids Citizen of the Year (COTY) award committee reminds the public that the deadline to receive nominations to June 1st. The winner will be chosen soon after that, and will be honored during Quarry Days later in June. This will be the...
As weather warms, AAA reminds motorists to share the road safely with bikers
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month SIOUX FALLS, SD – May 2, 2024 – With the nicer weather of spring and summer, more motorcyclists are on the roadways. In the last 10 years, registered motorcycles have increased 14%, according to the National Safety...
South Dakota Farmers Union Launches 2024 Photo Contest: Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) hosts its annual photo contest, Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch May 1 – July 31, 2024. The winning photographer receives $250.“Agriculture is our state’s No. 1 industry. This photo contest celebrates the families who...