Lifestyle

South Dakota’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rate of 8.1% is among the lowest in the nation. As of 2024, the state was ranked 12th for percentage of people who receive food stamps. Utah (4.8%), Wyoming (4.9%) and New Hampshire (5.

During Avon's homecoming festivities, the Class of 1965 gathered to celebrate their 60th reunion. It was a joyful time filled with catching up, sharing photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and retelling stories. We were a class of twenty-one.

10 YEARS AGO 2015 Winter weather preparedness day was October 23. Three big piles of corn and a pile of beans form just south of the elevator from a great crop showing. Lady Pirates lose two against Menno and Gayville-Volin going into Districts.

This time of year, I'm always on the hunt for comfort food but without the hassle of complicated prep work or a mountain of dirty dishes. I strive to start each week with a batch of shredded chicken, cooked in bulk in my Instant Pot, and shredded to use in casseroles, quesadillas, etc.

The Wagner Oral Interpretation team continued its strong start to the season with impressive performances at two recent competitions, earning a collection of superior and excellent ratings across multiple categories.

I would like to inform our county veterans of two new issues I have been working on. The first is the United Health Care Patriot Plan. The Medicare Advantage Patriot Plan Open Enrollment began on October 15, 2025 and will be open until December 8, 2025.

Wagner Rotarians received a warm welcome from President Jamie Soukup on Wednesday October 22, 2025. Guests introduced were Josh Woods, husband of Rotarian Alison Woods and Deb Houseman guest of Gerrit Juffer.

10 YEARS AGO Jane on Main relocated to the former location of Jane's Country. Oscar Bernie of Marty High School was among the Class B Runners for the boys 5k run at State Cross Country.

South Dakota voters shot down an attempt to eliminate daylight saving time in a referendum in 1968, with 59% voting against the measure. Two states – Hawaii and Arizona – observe standard time year-round.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (Oct. 21, 2025) – As South Dakota observes Winter Weather Awareness Day, the American Red Cross is turning up the urgency, with a La Niña-influenced winter likely on its way, now is the time to act not react.