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The annual Cancer Walk Rummage Sale was held June 17-19, with community members once again coming together to support a worthwhile cause. Donations were accepted June 15 and 16 and were sorted and organized by volunteers in preparation for the sale.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HIPPODROME STANDS, TAIL DRAGS, OCEAN WAVES, AND TEXAS SKIPS – THE WORLD OF TRICK RIDING AND TRICK ROPING.We are just so darn excited to bring this world to life before your very eyes at each performance of this year’s rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ legendary Burke Stampede Rodeo.

A familiar Wagner business location is once again serving customers as S & M Service and Sales, LLC has opened under the ownership of Jason Swanson and Colleen Martin.The business is located in the former Mid Towne Oil building, which had been closed for over a year.

Frank Krcil earned a spot at the South Dakota High School Rodeo State Finals after qualifying in bull riding on June 16 in Fort Pierre.Competing against some of the state's top rodeo athletes, Krcil advanced to the Championship Round during the State Finals on June 20.

Hot nights. Bright lights. And a community that showed up and absolutely delivered! At the most recent Wagner Community Blood Drive, the energy was electric and so were the results: 32 units of blood collected from 28 donors enough to light up the lives of up to 96 local patients.

From the Files of the Wagner Post10 YEARS AGO2016Wade and Carrie Oorlog of Brookings announced the birth of their son, Adam Wade.Tyra Honomichl was chosen to participate in a foreign exchange program called the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on June 18 with 30 members and 3 SAL members in attendance. John Crisman was the winner of the queen of hearts drawing but drew the 4 of spades. Commander Rados thanked tonight’s cooks for the delicious dinner. Four guests were in attendance.

Most of the state is currently struggling with an abnormally dry season. The southern half of the state, which likely makes up the majority of readers of this column, is considered to be in an 'extreme drought.

Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home. Unpaid family members or friends, referred to as care partners or caregivers, dedicate significant time and resources to assist the person with dementia as their needs intensify.

The Lake Andes Fire Department earned top honors during the annual Firefighters Water Fight held as part of the 2026 Fish Days celebration. Teams from several area communities took part in the friendly competition, which remains a popular Fish Days tradition for both participants and spectators.