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  • AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    30 min ago | By News Staff
    On June 1 and 2, Lane and Aiden took part in the State golf meet in Brookings. Aiden put together two respectable days of golf, shooting an 85 and 90. Lane had a rough first day (115), but if “biggest comeback” was an award, he earned it, by shooting an 84 on the 2nd day.Courtesy Photo
  • Ryder Insko. Courtesy Photos

    14U LEADS STRONG WEEK FOR POST 11 BASEBALL

    Wagner's Post 11 baseball teams were in action throughout the week, with the 14U squad posting three straight victories, the Senior Legion team opening its season with a shutout win, and the Junior Legion team earning a split during tournament play in Winner.
  • The 6th Annual Unity Jam drew a crowd to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 14 for a day of live music, family activities, food, and community fellowship.

    MUSIC, COMMUNITY, & UNITY AT WAGNER LAKE

    4 min ago | By News Staff
    AKE The 6th Annual Unity Jam drew a crowd to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 14 for a day of live music, family activities, food, and community fellowship.
  • MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    30 min ago | By Barb Pechous
    The City of Avon has welcomed a new face as Justin Hidinger recently began his duties as Avon Police Chief. Hidinger is looking forward to serving the community and building relationships with residents as he starts his law enforcement career.
  • FISH DAYS PHOTOS BY BARB PECHOUS, DARCI BULTJE, AND CARLA PESICKA.

    REELING IN ANOTHER GREAT CELEBRATION

    6 days ago | By News Staff
    2026 Fish DaysLake Andes celebrated another successful Fish Days weekend June 5-7, drawing residents and visitors together for three days of community fun and entertainment.The festivities kicked off Friday evening with the crowning of the 2026 royalty.

    News

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    The City of Avon has welcomed a new face as Justin Hidinger recently began his duties as Avon Police Chief. Hidinger is looking forward to serving the community and building relationships with residents as he starts his law enforcement career.
    LIBRARY NEWS

    LIBRARY NEWS

    The Second Lady's Summer Reading ChallengeSecond Lady Usha Vance’s has announced her second nationwide Summer Reading Challenge.

    Sports

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    On June 1 and 2, Lane and Aiden took part in the State golf meet in Brookings. Aiden put together two respectable days of golf, shooting an 85 and 90. Lane had a rough first day (115), but if “biggest comeback” was an award, he earned it, by shooting an 84 on the 2nd day.Courtesy Photo

    Columns

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    Psalm 56:10-13 'In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    G ENESIS 24---This chapter fulfills many examples for us to follow; faithfulness, intentional prayers, and how God fulfills these prayers.GENESIS 24:1-4 1) 'And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

    Lifestyle

    Program Chair Alison Woods with Michaela Jones, HOSA Advisor at Wagner Community High School. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    The Wagner Rotary club held a weekly meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Treasurer Craig Krsnak covered the presidential duties, calling the meeting to order with a rap on the Rotary bell. Jeannie Crowe introduced her guest – sister Marita.

    Obituaries

    SIMEON CUMMINGS, JR.

    SIMEON CUMMINGS, JR.

    Simeon Cummings, Jr, 61, died Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Funeral services were held Friday, June 12 at the Marty Community Center. He will be cremated following his funeral. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.Simeon Cummings Jr.
    VERDELL YELLOW HORSE, III

    VERDELL YELLOW HORSE, III

    Verdell Yellow Horse, III Cánte El’ Yuza Peta Sunka Wankanzi “Carries Fire In the Heart” Sungzi Ohitika “Yellow Horse Brave”Funeral services were Thursday, June 4 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty. Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery.