Lifestyle

Currently the fastest growing sport in the country, it is estimated that over 48 million people nationwide are playing pickleball. Pickleball was first developed by Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell in 1965 in the state of Washington.

10 Years Ago Wagner Area Growth, Inc. was awarded $22,239 by Governor Dennis Daugaard to help address workforce issues in Wagner. Ray Kostal celebrated his 80th birthday surrounded by his family.

The city crew was out and about clearing the roads and streets from the snowfall over the weekend. Temperatures were in the single digits. The grain report for January 5th was: corn - $3.22; beans - $9.40; and winter wheat - $5.70.

Happy New Year from the library! We are back with some new books added to our collection. The children’s book series “Pig the Pug” by Aaron Blabey is ready to be checked out. Pig is an impulsive pug. His story is a great read aloud story for K-2nd grade.

VERMILLION, S.D. – More than 2,500 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2024 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors. Full-time, undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List if they received a 3.

The Charles Mix County 4-H Club Junior Leader Vice President for the 2024-2025 season is Katelyn Dvorak. Katelyn is the daughter of Mike and Kristen Dvorak and resides in Lake Andes. Katelyn has been a part of Charles-Mix County 4-H for nine years, starting when she was eight years old.

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 P ROVERBS 1: 23- 33 ''Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Kristi Noem has awarded $920,000 for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund community improvement projects in Wagner. “As South Dakota’s economy continues to thrive, it’s essential that our communities grow alongside it.

Ericka Kotab is set to open her own health and wellness business beginning this January, called Flourish and Fettle. She is looking to help residents of Wagner and the surrounding area be their best emotional, mental, and physical selves.

10 Years Ago The Wagner Quiz Bowl Team placed second at the Quiz Bowl hosted by Q107.3 Radio Station of Mitchell. Team members included Sadie Eitemiller, Carolyn Blaha, Andrew Soukup, and Hannah Fleming.