Lifestyle

Smiles filled the air as kids ages 0-11 were invited to an Easter Carnival at the Andes Central Auxiliary Gym on Saturday, April 4. Photos by Carla Pesicka

Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on March 19 at the Post Home with 17 members present.The meeting was called to order by President Alyssa Mathis. Chaplain Margie Stone read the opening prayer.

Middle School Isha ArchambeauIsha is definitely deserv‑ing of Student of the Month just based on the positive attitude she brings to school each and every day.

April 13-17, 2026 — Wagner Community School — will be celebrating Hope Week to raise awareness about mental health, to strengthen connections, and to prevent suicide in the Wagner school and community.

10 Years Ago - 2016 After seven years, the Lady Pirates are returning to the State Tournament. Millions of geese have been heading north. Word has been said that many goose hunters flooded the area for the birds migrating, but the long flight brought them in with just feathers and bones.

Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026. The course will begin Thursday, March 26, and continue Friday, March 27, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

For one Wagner native, wrestling has been far more than a sport. It has been a lifelong journey that began in childhood and helped shape the person he is today — a journey that recently led to induction into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Wrestling has long been woven into the fabric of Wagner, and for brothers Jay and Dan Swatek, the sport has shaped more than four decades of competition, mentorship, and lifelong lessons.

Platte, South Dakota – Republican Colette Mesman, a longtime resident of Charles Mix County, is proud to announce her candidacy for County Auditor, pledging transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.