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PIERRE, S.D. – Sen.

RAPID CITY, S.D.

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South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has shared the state’s voter rolls with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Baltimore, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts.

Sports

The Avon Pirates capped off Thursday night’s double-header against the Bon Homme Cavaliers in winning fashion, completing the sweep with an impressive team effort on February 5.

The AC/DC Thunder varsity basketball teams came up short against Wagner’s Red Raiders last Thursday night, February 5, in LMVC conference action.

The Lady Raiders wrapped up LMVC conference play with the ACDC Thunder last Thursday night in girls basketball action.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

When Coach Brad Poppe earned his 500th career victory as head coach of the Avon Lady Pirates, his first thoughts weren’t about numbers, they were about people.

Opinion

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

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.

Lifestyle

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that one individual has been arrested in connection with an incident reported early Friday morning in Wagner.

If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved!

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

On Wednesday, March 4th the Wagner Rotary Club met at its usual time for its first meeting of the month. Attendance peaked at sixteen members with some absent due to vacation.

Obituaries

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

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

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

A Celebration of Life for Robert Altenburg, 78, of Pickstown, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Jeremy Aungie, 40, of Wagner, died Friday, January 23, 2026 in Bruceton Mills, WV. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 5 at the Marty Community Center.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Funeral services for Duane Tjeerdsma, 90, of Springfield were held Monday, February 9 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Burial was in the Emmanuel Cemetery, rural Springfield.