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(Pierre, S.D.) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson states that Robert Arnold did not have enough valid signatures to place his name on the Primary election ballot as a candidate for Governor.

South Dakota has one of the lowest overall state tax burdens in the country, largely because it does not tax individual income and lacks several major statewide taxes.

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Anxiety at its core, is a fear‑based response. We often experience feelings of anxiety when we have worry about the unknown or what the outcome of a situation might be.

Sports

The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday,

On Monday, the Avon Lady Pirates defeated the Freeman Marion Phoenix in softball in a wild cold game at Yankton Sertoma Park.


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Applications are currently being accepted for Preschool Enrollment at Avon School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be four years of age by August 31.

Opinion

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Has it ever occurred to you that there is no time in heaven? There is eternity past and eternity future and eternal life, but no time.

Apr 7, 2026 - 10:44

RESURRECTION SUNDAY As of this writing we celebrated the most wonderful day the celebration of the culmination.. of the obedience of Jesus Christ.

Mar 31, 2026 - 13:11

M ATTHEW 8: 28-32 'And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man migh

As a District 21 agriculture producer, I’ve spent my life working the land, growing crops, and doing everything I can in hopes of passing something on to my children.

Lifestyle

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

'Headin’ For A Weddin’' By Le Roma Greth on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Both performances will be at 7:00 p.m.

Asia Abdo, Nettlynn Iron Cloud , Char’lee Romero, and Aubrey Fast Horse organized a community school project to dye Easter eggs with the Lake Andes Senior Living Home residents on April 1 with Ms.

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

National Library Week: “Find Your Joy” Michael Threet, the new host of Reading Rainbow, has been named the National Honorary Chair of National Library Week.

The South Dakota State Square, Folk, and Round Dance Association, is sponsoring the Spring State Square Dance Festival in Sioux Falls.

Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Celebration of Life services will be held for Ben DeGroot, 44, of Willmar, MN on Saturday April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.

Apr 14, 2026 - 12:45

Chauncey Cletus Blaine, 42, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Funeral services were Monday, April 13 at the Marty Community Center.

Apr 7, 2026 - 10:44

Margaret Ann Burfeindt was born to Joseph and Mary “Mamie” (Bouska) Carda on June 10, 1936 in Tabor. She passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at St.

Apr 7, 2026 - 10:44

Matilda P Martin, 82, of Wagner, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Avera Queeen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, due to complications of pneumonia.