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SOUTH DAKOTA STUDENTS RECEIVE RETAIL SCHOLARSHIP

PIERRE (SD) – Four South Dakota students who are aiming for a future in retail business are gettingan assist with their education. The South Dakota Retailers Association has awarded $18,500…

Local Leader Attends Statewide Housing Gathering to Uncover Housing Solutions

Dell Rapids, SD — Local leaders and community partners from South Dakota and Nebraska participated in the Dakota Resources Housing Gathering held April 14–15 in Platte, South Dakota. The two-day…

Dell Rapids Featured on KSFY’s “Like a Local” Segment

Dell Rapids was featured on KSFY’s “Like a Local” segment earlier this year. Watch the video of the segment by clicking here.

Dell Rapids Named 2025 SMGA Community of the Year

Community of the Year: Dell Rapids This award is granted to an SMGA member community that has demonstrated successful new ideas in community development or who achieved a community goal…

Adam Jones Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Partners with Dell Rapids High School

Adam Jones of Adam Jones Plumbing and Drain Cleaning partnered with the Dell Rapids High School to spend a week helping teach students how to plumb a bathroom vanity from…

Schmitz Custom Meats Breaks Ground in Dell Rapids

Dell Rapids is going to be home to a new butcher plant that will also feature a retail section. Schmitz Custom Meats, LLC owned by Steven and Theresa Schmitz held…

New Owner for Dell Rapids Dairy Queen

The Dell Rapids Dairy Queen is under new ownership. On Tuesday, August 4th Lonnie Heier purchased the Dell Rapids Dairy Queen. Heier has made renovations which included a new register…