Dell Rapids News

In an effort to reach out to teens who might need help in time of crisis, the HelpLine Center has rolled out a pilot texting program in three schools in the state.

A South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper was injured on I-29 near Dell Rapids Friday night, when her patrol car was struck by another vehicle.

A Trent woman battling life-threatening kidney failure had something to celebrate Friday.

Paralleling his grandpa before him, fourth grader Ethan Riswold, 9, has made the change to a new elementary building.

In response to a request by the Vietor family of Dell Rapids, the Avera Dells Area Hospital and Clinic, along with community volunteers, hosted a 'Be the Match Registry' drive last week, with a Friday afternoon session at the clinic and additional hours during the night's basketball games at the high school.

South Dakota legislators today will discuss a possible law change that would relax child immunization rules and rekindle a debate about public health and personal freedom.

From Colorado to Europe, and even parts of the Great Plains, it seems everyone is getting snow but us.

Many South Dakota taxpayers like the idea that out-of-staters would help pay an extra penny during the busy summer tourist season.

A Jan. 17 meeting of the Dell Rapids City Council served as an opportunity to inform the public on city licensing, as well as a grant awarded for an equipment purchase.

With a loan from the State of South Dakota approved, the City of Dell Rapids can now move forward in installing the remaining 1,100 automatic water meters in homes citywide.

After receiving about four inches of snow Jan. 20, the Dell Rapids community had its first run of the new snow removal policies.

The Chamber of Commerce will host the 29th annual Farm, Home and Hobby Show Feb.

Married women across the state competed in Sioux Falls for the opportunity to be crowned Mrs.

The South Dakota House has killed a bill that would bar a candidate for public office who failed to file campaign finance reports from running in a later election.

Based on last year’s building permit numbers, Minnehaha County cities look forward to continued growth this year and beyond.

Raymond William Schultz, age 87, died Jan. 25, 2012 at Riverside Health Care in Missoula, Mont., Ray was born May 18, 1925 in Dell Rapids, S.D. to George and Angeline Schultz.

Completed in mid-October, work on the Sioux River Red Rock Trail will continue in the future, according to committee members.

Thanks to a national registry that matches people with types of blood cancer with potential donors, Dell Rapids native Grant Vietor is set to receive treatment next month for his battle with leukemia.

Magen Richeal of Dell Rapids was crowned Mrs. South Dakota in Sioux Falls on Saturday.

With citywide elections approaching April 10, the Dell Rapids City Council and School Board have outlined their schedules for those interested in running for local offices.