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Ashlyn Koupal was recently recognized for National Women in Sports Day. She is pictured with Josh Davies, Wagner Community School activities director.
Read morePIERRE, 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.
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City library news. 2-4-26 “Winter Reading Blast” began on Monday, February 2nd at the Lake Andes Public Library. Children’s Book Award nominees for grades K-5 will be available for children to read at the library or have them read to them by library aides. A point value has been assigned to each book and points can be redeemed for various prizes, snacks, craft activities and gift cards or Roblox cards. We have not forgotten our older kids. Grades 6-12 are able to select from a list of authors and their books to choose a reading selection from.
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January is National Blood Donor Month, and Avon community members are starting the new year by showing incredible generosityandheart.AtthemostrecentAvonCommunityBlood Drive, 17 units of blood were collected from 15 donors - enough to help up to 51 patients in local hospitals. Two first-time donors also joined the LifeServe community, reminding us that every new donor brings fresh hope to patients and families facing critical medical challenges.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Senators Thursday approved Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bill that enhances the penalties for ingestion, possession,possessionwith intenttodeliver,anddelivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.
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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 their tables. President, Jamie Soukup rang the bell to bring the meeting to a start and all Rotarians joined in saying our Rotary grace. Jeannie Crowe introduced her guests for today: Dick Crabtree who will give the program during the meeting and her husband, Mike Crowe who was also the meal delivery person today.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2025 dean’s list which includes 19 graduate students and 445 undergraduate students.
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