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The fifth graders at Andes Central have been hard at work learning new skills and showing great progress this fall. In math, students explored several ways to solve two-digit by two-digit and two-digit by larger-digit multiplication problems.

Let’s call her Sarah, although that wasn’t her name. I’d had the privilege of delivering her, and the fun of watching her grow into a precocious toddler, with an impish smile and a joyous laugh. Then I had the responsibility of explaining her autopsy report to her devastated parents.

The Wednesday Rotary meeting on October 8th marked the beginning of the WCS Senior students attending for their annual visit. This has been a long tradition of inviting Seniors to attend a regular Rotary meeting where they introduce themselves to the membership.

Opening and Rotary Traditions After introductions, President Jamie Soukup led members in the Rotary Prayer before the meal, followed by Rotarian Rachel Woods leading the group in singing “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.

Wagner Oral Interp sent a small team for their opening competition Saturday, October 4, Those who competed in the first Mitchell Christian School Eagles Invitation included Portlyn Jones, Braelyn Jones, Anjali Zephier, and Taya Stone.

PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation has released the 2024 South Dakota Workforce Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the state’s labor market, economic performance, and workforce trends.

From the Files of the Wagner Post 10 YEARS AGO 2015 The Charles Mix Historical Society was highlighted in the paper with a story regarding six century old buildings they preserved for the public’s education.

For Reese Powers, opening a coffee shop in her hometown of Avon wasn’t just a business decision, it was the fulfillment of a dream rooted in family, friendship, and community. “I was inspired to open my coffee house because I love this town and community more than words can offer,” Reese said.

10 YEARS AGO 2015 Blue Ribbon Task Force looks at new K-12 education funding formula. Tom Block and Stacey Powers spoke of concerns of water issues. Avon JV football team defeats bon Home 8-0.

With the escalation in attempts to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores around the country, George Orwell’s cautionary tale '1984' serves a prescient warning about the dangers of censorship.