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Last Friday night, Bon Homme County 4-H members and their friends were wide awake at the second annual 4-H lock-in. The lock-in was hosted by the Bon Homme County 4-H leaders and volunteers overnight on Friday, March 20 at the county 4-H grounds.

Like a car racing along the interstate, exiting onto a highway, and finally reaching the family farm along a dusty gravel road, our blood circulates inside our bodies.

JONATHAN LEADER CHARGE On March 1st, 2004 John was born in Yankton, the homeplace of his heritage for the Yankton Sioux Tribe.

“Everyone must visit beautiful South Dakota. Pack your bags and rush to the car and start driving. With so many fun and exciting things to see and do, what will you do first?” Those are the words of an elementary school student who visited the Black Hills with his family last summer.

Imagine how just over one hundred years ago, nearly ⅓ of people in the upper Great Lakes and upper Midwest regions walked around with a goiter on their neck. A goiter is a lump on the throat, which could be as big as an orange, a grapefruit, or larger.

Many volunteers came out to help with City Wide Clean Up Friday, May 5th.Seniors from Wagner High School took a break from school work to help as well and Commercial State Bank provided lunch following the clean up.Submitted photos.

Imagine how just over one hundred years ago, nearly ⅓ of people in the upper Great Lakes and upper Midwest regions walked around with a goiter on their neck. A goiter is a lump on the throat, which could be as big as an orange, a grapefruit, or larger.

This year's annual Lion's Club Fun Fest was a big success as everyone came to enjoy a delicious dinner followed by fun games for all ages. The proceeds from this years Fun Fest will towards the City Park and the baseball, softball and swim teams.

Andes Central students went to the State FFA Convention in Brookings last week. Those who attended were Cole Bergin, Abigail Svatos, Riata Bultje, Luke Dangel, Emery Bultje, and their advisor, Mr. DeNeui.

Longtime local resident Tammy Thornton was elected Wagner’s mayor in April and started her duties on May 1st. Thornton will serve a two-year term and is excited for the opportunity. She has spent her whole life in the area and the community means a lot to her.