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Yes. Though rules differ, several South Dakota reservations allow hunting on tribal lands.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

The 101st Legislative Session is one third of the way done with the completion of Week Three.

SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator Zoom Webinar training focused on managing pests in rangelands on February 11th, 2026 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CST at the 4-H Center, 1910 Birch St.

Sports

Bon Homme/Avon wrestlers competed Saturday at the Tom Studelska Invitational in Wagner and earned the team title.

The ACDC boys basketball team traveled to Bon Homme on Tuesday night to take on the Cavaliers, where they put together a solid effort but ultimately came up short in a 74-53 loss.

The Avon Pirates traveled to Gregory on Thursday, January 29, and battled through overtime before coming up just short in a hard-fought 60–56 loss.

Wagner put together an impressive all-around performance Friday night, scoring 82 points on the road to earn a win over Burke and improve to 9-2 on the season.

Opinion

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

JOHN 3: 3,5 3) 'Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'(KJV) 5) 'Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto

Jan 27, 2026 - 11:18

Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

Jan 20, 2026 - 12:25

J OHN 4:46-54 'So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

Jan 13, 2026 - 12:48

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 P salms 50: 14- 17 'offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the Most High; And call unto Me in the day of trouble

Lifestyle

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

City library news. 2-4-26 “Winter Reading Blast” began on Monday, February 2nd at the Lake Andes Public Library.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

10 Years Ago - 2016

South Dakota High School Wrestling Coaches Association recognizes Kevin Vellek for a much-appreciated lifetime of achievements in the sport of wrestling.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 the Wagner Rotary meeting started off with all Rotarians enjoying a wonderful noon lunch prepared for us by Two Spurs Steakhouse and catching up with fellow Rotarians at

Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Shirley Jean Hull, 84, of Laguna Niguel, CA, died on January 14, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1941, in Mitchell, the daughter of Jerry and Lorena (Pekas) Soulek.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Roger Wayne Frankenstein, 80, formerly of Dante passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Linda Marie Clemens, 71, of Wagner died Monday, January 26, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Friday, January 30, at the United Methodist Church in Wagner.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

June R. Kinder, age 82, of Willow Lake (formerly of Arlington), passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.