Lifestyle

South Dakota is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the percentage of its energy that is produced by renewable sources. Thestate’sshareofclean-energy production is 92% as of 2024, up from 70% in 2023. Iowa is second (83%) and Kansas third (74%).

From the Files of the Lake Andes Wave 10 YEARS AGO 2015 Four FCCLA members from Andes Central high school; JJ Cooney, Matt Bryant, Cliffey Johnson and Erica Kitchenmaster, attended the 'YOUth Choose Health!' leadership initiative in Huron.

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated every November to honor the history, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples. Officially designated by President George H.W.

WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD? Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

The October 29, 2025, Rotary meeting was brought to order by Rotarian Rachel Woods who played many roles for the meeting— President, Song Leader and Program Chairperson. We were once again fortunate to have four Senior girls from the Wagner Community School attending.

With the uncertainty of the state of our government, the Wagner American Auxiliary and Wagner American Legion know what an issue food security may become this next month in our community.

The Good Samaritan Society – Wagner is nearing the final stages of its much-anticipated renovation project, with resident moveins expected to begin in late November and continue into December, according to Katie Davis, Vice President of Operations for Good Samaritan Society.

PIERRE, S.D. – Libraries across South Dakota will celebrate the joy of reading this November as the South Dakota State Library launches Storytime South Dakota, a statewide initiative promoting early literacy and family engagement.

10 YEARS AGO Students in various grade levels at Wagner Community School participated in the 10th annual Read for the Record event. Altogether, 340 people read the selected book for the year at school. Weber Red Angus of Wagner’s Mr.

The Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) Grant provides medically necessaryimprovements and structural alterations to veteran’s and servicemembers’ primary residences.