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Five years ago a simple unity dream was just a dream to talk about. It could have been just a talking point, but those who chose to know more decided to actaully work to make a idea a real posibility.

There was a small group for the April 15th Rotary meeting. There were no guests as it was supposed to be a traditional steak meeting. A “steak meeting” has always been on the agenda at the end of every quarter.

A grass fire burned approximately 265 acres south of Lake Andes on Thursday, affecting land owned by the Yankton Sioux Tribe, the Soukup family and the Krcil family.According to reports, the fire is believed to have started from a controlled burn conducted a few days earlier.

Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on April 16 at the Post Home with 14 members present and 1 member by zoom.President Alyssa Mathis called the meeting to order. Chaplain Margie Stone read the opening prayer.

NO.Black Elk Peak in the Black Hills is not the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and the Alps in Europe.Black Elk Peak, which was officially named Harney Peak until 2016, is 7,231 feet above sea level. It is the highest point east of the Rockies in the United States.

Eleven Wagner 5th-8th Grade Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Armour on Friday, April 10th. We had nine events which featured five Solos, three Duets, and one Quartet singing to receive a rating.

Congratulations to the Wagner High National Honor Society - they have achieved the $500 scholarship level through their blood drive efforts for the 2025-2026 School Year by collecting 48 units which will impact up to 144 patient lives!

Pictured, from left: Anneli Fobb, Sequoia Blue, Kensley Deurmeier, and Elena Rouillard. Not pictured: Mersayis Sully.These first graders were selected as winners of the poison control coloring contest for 2026. They each won a $25.00 visa gift card!!

Facts regarding South Dakota’s primary absentee voting:• The candidate petition filing deadline was the last Tuesday in March.• In 2026, there were five Tuesdays in March which resulted in the deadline date being March 31.

2016 – 10 Years AgoTwo Andes Central high school girls qualified for state track, they are Lydia Hansum and Beulah Black Cloud.Jenna Kitchenmaster will perform in the Northwestern College’s Chamber Orchestra and Women’s Choir Concert April 22.Grain Report from Lake Andes Farmer’s Co-op: Corn $3.