Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media, Author at Big Sioux Media Sports Network

Two Suspects Arrested in Dell Rapids in Connection to SF Shooting

December 3, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids schools were requested to execute a secure perimeter by the request of local law enforcement on Tuesday, December 3rd. The order requested by law enforcement was strictly precautionary as they searched for suspects in connection to a fatal shooting in Sioux Falls on Monday, December 2nd. Reports indicate that the suspects knew the 20-year-old victim in the fatal shooting. One suspect, Kevin Rice, 20, was taken into custody by law enforcement at Autotrend, located south of Dell Rapids. Authorities continued their search for the second suspect in the Garfield Ave. / 9th St. area of Dell Rapids before moving east of Dell Rapids on Jasper St. The second suspect, Douglas Scholten, 20, was taken into custody by authorities on a farmstead located around Jasper St and 481st Ave. The Dell Rapids schools lifted the secure perimeter around 11:15 Tuesday morning.

Both Rice and Scholten face charges of burglary, robbery, and assault, but Sioux Falls Officer Sam Clemens said in a press conference that neither of them were in the house at the time of the shooting. Clemens also indicated in the press conference that there is no reason to think the public is any danger because the suspects targeted the victim’s home. The Sioux Falls police are continuing their investigation and are continuing to look for who is responsible for the homicide of 20-year-old Jordan Duane Lebeau of Sioux Falls.

Initial Story
The Dell Rapids schools were requested to execute a secure perimeter by the request of local law enforcement. Law enforcement are searching for a suspect or suspects in Dell Rapids. This is strictly a precautionary measure and law enforcement has stressed to the schools that there is no immediate danger at this time. Students’ day will proceed as normal. However, at this time, no one will be allowed in or out of the buildings. School officials have requested that no unnecessary phone calls are made into the school so that communication lines can remain open with law enforcement.

Eugene “Gene” Palli

December 2, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tues., Dec. 10, for Eugene “Gene” Palli, 91, Ramona, who died on Dec. 1, 2013, at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison. The Rev. Paul Josten will officiate in St. William Catholic Church at Ramona, and burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Badus Township.

A parish scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, at the Weiland Funeral Chapel.

Palli was born on Aug. 2, 1922, at Ramona to Jacob and Rose (Manthey) Palli. He grew up on a farm near Lake Badus and graduated from Ramona High School. He moved to Los Angeles, where he received training as an electrician. He married Shirley Kyle on Nov. 16, 1957. They returned to Ramona in 1967 and he continued to work as an electrician as a member of I.B.E.W. Local 11. He retired from ICAP in 1987.

He was a member of the St. William Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Ramona; two sons, Dan of Madison, and David (Deb) of Dell Rapids; three daughters, Kathleen (Tim) Riedel of Ramona, and Karen Schwartz and Karol Palli, both of Chester; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Marilyn Blegen and Rosemary Palli, both of Bloomington, Minn., and Eileen Sorghan of Los Angeles, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

To send a message of sympathy, visit www.weilandfuneralchapel.com

City Council Meeting: 12/2/2013

December 1, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, December 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Some of the items on the agenda include the second readings for ordinances 781 and 782, first readings of ordinances 783, 784 and 785, the 2014 fire department agreement, and the administrative report. The full agenda can be found here.

The meeting will be webcast live on Big Sioux Media. The archive video of the meeting will also be made available on Big Sioux Media.

James Jarchow

December 1, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

James Jarchow, age 79, of Luverne, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Sanford Hospital in Luverne.

Jim is survived by his seven children, Jane (Vince) Huwe, Dell Rapids, SD; John (Kathy) Jarchow, Luverne; Dan (Katie) Jarchow, Chandler, AZ; Mike (Wanda) Jarchow, Luverne; Ellen (J.C.) Moritz, Vail, CO; Gina (Rob) Newman, Wilmont; and Tim (Kayla) Jarchow, Luverne; twenty four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy DeSchepper.

Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Monday, with parish prayers at 7:30 pm, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Funeral will be 2 pm Tuesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, officiated by Fr. Thomas Jennings. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne.

Dingmann Funeral Home, in Luverne, is in charge of arrangements.

To view an online obituary, sign a virtual register book, or order flowers, please visit www.dingmannandsons.com

Fall Sports Athletes Earn Accolades

November 26, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Now that the fall sports season has come to an end, many of the athletes have earned post-season accolades for their efforts.

All-Conference Team Mentions:
Junior Ally Mullaney from Dell Rapids St Mary was selected to the Dakota Valley All-Conference team. Senior Kelly Michel, also from Dell Rapids St Mary, was an honorable mention. Seniors Maria Nagelhout and Jordan Stone of the Quarriers earned a Dak-12 All-Conference honorable mentions. Four Dell Rapids St Mary Cardinals were selected as Dakota Valley Conference All-Conference players in football. They are Leon Maxwell, Josh Brown, Christian Schnieders, and Ben Bunkers. Jonah Longville and Jared Scholten were honorable mention selections. Head Coach Ross Flemmer was also voted the Dakota Valley Conference Coach of the Year! Six Dell Rapid Quarrier football players earned Dak-12 Conference All-Conference Team honors. They are seniors Brett Nichols, Cody Nielsen, Andy Scherff, and Zach White along with juniors Riley Schmidt and Andrew Wiebenga. Honorable Mention selections from Dell Rapids were senior Matthew DeNoon, and junior Ben Hammer.

All-State Team Mentions:
Seven football players from Dell Rapids were honored with All-State team mentions this year. Four players from Dell Rapids High School and three players from Dell Rapids St Mary were selected by the coaches from across the state. Riley Schmidt was selected to the 11A All-State team. Brett Nichols, Andy Scherff, and Zach White received honorable mentions on the 11A All-State team for the Quarriers. Leon Maxwell and Ben Bunkers were selected to the 9B All-State team this year by the 9B coaches. Receiving an honorable mention was Josh Brown.

Academic All-State:
Numerous athletes from Dell Rapids earned Academic All-State honors this year. To receive the honor, the student-athlete must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA and participate in the sport for at least three years. The Quarrier football team had nine players receive the honor. They were Matthew DeNoon, Jonathan DeNoon, Andy Scherff, Cody Nielsen, Kutler Leighton, Jacob Huewe, Zach White, Tanner Solberg, and Zane Schumacher. For the Cardinals Jonah Longville and Kelly Michel earned the honor. Three Quarrier volleyball players also earned the honor. They are Jordan Stone, Courtney Wolles, and Maria Nagelhout.

Elite 45:
Leon Maxwell was selected as an Elite 45 player this year by the Argus Leader. Josh Brown and Riley Schmidt were honorable mentions.

Zach and Channing Barber Named to 2013 NSIC Fall All-Academic Team

November 25, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo Courtesy: Northern State University

Dell Rapids natives Zach and Channing Barber were named to the 2013 NSIC Fall All-Academic Team. Both of them play football for the Northern State University Wolves in Aberdeen. To be eligible for this honor, they have to be a member of the varsity traveling team and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or better. Also, they must have reached sophomore academic standing and must have completed at least one full academic year at the institution. Not only were Zach and Channing named to the All-Academic team, they were on the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester at NSU. Both of them were honored under the “Full Time students 3.50-3.99” category.

Congratulations Dr. Heinemann!

November 23, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

A local dental practitioner, Dr. Leslie Heinemann was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists at its 84th Annual Convocation in New Orleans on November 1.

An honorary organization for the recognition of outstanding and meritorious service to the profession and community, the College presented Dr. Heinemann with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin, and a gold key symbolic of this fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of Dentistry.

In a cap and gown ceremony, 300 dentists from the United States were inducted into the College at this year’s ceremony witnessed by hundreds of members and guests. The College, with representative chapters in more than 80 countries, has over 11,000 members, including about 6,500 in the United States.

Dr. Heinemann has practiced dentistry in Flandreau for 33 years and established a second dental office in Dell Rapids in 2000. His daughter, Kimberly, joined him as a dentist in his dental practice in 2011.

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Tate Bunkers Earns All-NCIS South Honor

November 22, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo Courtesy: Southwest Minnesota State University

Dell Rapids native Tate Bunkers earned an All-NCIS South second team selection in his senior year as a safety for the Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs. Bunkers ranked second on the team with 90 tackles on the season. 52 of those tackles were solo tackles, which led the team. Bunkers also had 4.5 tackles for loss, forced two fumbles, and had a blocked kick on the season. In 2012 Bunkers earned an All-NCIS honorable mention.

The Mustangs had a 7-4 record in 2013, including a four-game win streak to end the season.

Tanner Munk Earns All-GPAC Honorable Mention

November 20, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Photo Courtesy: Dakota Wesleyan University

Dell Rapids native Tanner Munk, a freshman defensive back for the Dakota Wesleyan University Tiger football team, received an All-GPAC Honorable Mention this season. Munk finished the season fourth in the NAIA with 1.5 passes defended per game. He was third on the team with 67 tackles, which included 2.5 tackles for loss. Munk also finished the year with 17 passes defended.

DWU had 13 more players earn All-GPAC selections. They included:

Francois Barnaud and Anthony Muilenburg – First Team Offense
Brady Bonte – First Team Defense
Jake Verry and Kyle Hencke – Second Team Offense
Eric Gruis and Matt McManus – Second Team Defense
Jon Bane, Eric Witte, Anthony Cervantes, Tanner Munk, Matt Tuttle, Skyler Eriksen, and Jeff Maassen – Honorable Mention
Ross Cimpl – GPAC Coach of the Year

The Tigers finished with an 8-3 record, 7-2 in the GPAC (3rd). They also finished ranked #20 in NAIA.

Six Quarriers Make All-Conference Team

November 19, 2013 by Matt Larson, Big Sioux Media

Six Dell Rapid Quarrier football players earned Dak-12 Conference All-Conference Team honors. They are seniors Brett Nichols, Cody Nielsen, Andy Scherff, and Zach White along with juniors Riley Schmidt and Andrew Wiebenga. Honorable Mention selections from Dell Rapids were senior Matthew DeNoon, and junior Ben Hammer.

Nichols had 89 carries for 752 yards and 11 touchdowns this year. Nichols had 28.0 tackles on the year along with two sacks.
Nielsen finished the year with 44 carries for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Nielsen also had 35.0 tackles, including 6.0 for a loss.
Scherff was a senior anchor on the offensive and defensive lines for the Quarriers this year.
White had four catches on the year for 38 years and a touchdown. Defensively White 40.5 total tackles, 4.5 sacked, and a forced fumble on the year.
Schmidt ran 129 times for 969 yards and six touchdowns. He was 3-12 passing for 51 yards and a touchdown. Schmidt also led the team in receptions with 12 for 245 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 11 kick returns for 195 yards and six punt retunes for 101 yards. Schmidt also had 36.0 tackles and one sack this year.
Wiebenga was a defensive force for the Quarriers picking up 40.5 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, two pass break-ups, and three forced fumbles.

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