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Zoetis Industry Support Program

Pictured is Dells FFA Chapter President Audrey Cox who was presented a donation check from Dells Veterinary Services representative Dan Dorn in the amount of $340. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Tom Wolff Once again, the Zoetis Industry Support Program had another...

Spain trip opportunity becomes available to Baltic students

Grace Wolff | Staff Intern School trips are some of the most memorable experiences for students. At Baltic, students have had the opportunity to travel to many places like Washington DC, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Belize, and now Spain. The Spain trip is the newest...

Cardinals marched to strong 2023 season

The Marching Cardinals kicked off their 2023 marching band season with their Homecoming on September 15 and wrapped up their season at the Chester Marching Band Festival. (Photo/Jean Vargas) Sara Stadem | Editor The Dell Rapids St. Mary Marching Cardinals marched to...

Rice Family Pickleball Fundraiser set

David and Lisa Rice have four children; Cara (20), Logan (19), Desmond (18), and Emily (17). Lisa was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2022. There will be a pickleball fundraiser held on October 28 at the Special Olympic Building in Sioux Falls....

StoreMore Self Storage comes to Dell Rapids

StoreMore Self Storage has broken ground on their second building which they hope to have complete and available by December 1. This building will have larger units for indoor boat, RV, and trailer storage. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Cody and Kari...

Haunted Forest Walk provides a scare

With the help of family and friends, Makenzy LeBrun puts on the Haunted Forest Walk each year in honor of her sister, Madyson, who died in a car accident eight years ago. (Photo/Submitted) Paige Thompson | Writer Halloween is just around the corner, and there are many...

Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament registration is open

The Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament was started in honor of Zander Heathcote, a Dell Rapids resident that passed away from a bicycle accident in May 2022. Zander loved bowling and this scholarship tournament is a way to keep his memory alive in the bowling...

Chance of a lifetime takes a team to Vikings territory

Dell Rapids team plays at US Bank Stadium Sara Stadem | Editor Coach Lee Bollock received a call from Dell Rapids High School Principal Drew Bunkers that would give his 3rd and 4th grade football team a chance of a lifetime – to play football on at the US Bank...

St. Mary’s Catholic Schools reveal cornerstones on new building

Dell Rapids, SD – On October 11th, 2023 at 9:30 am St. Mary’s Catholic Schools unveiled and blessed the cornerstones on the new school buildings after almost exactly a year since construction began. Two cornerstones were unveiled, one from the original 1910 elementary...