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10 Years Ago 2016 Donald DenOuden was celebrating his 70th Birthday with an open house at the Meadow View Manor. The children of Carol Jurrens requested a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on October 11. Ms. Crisman was the new band teacher at Avon High School.

The Wagner Oral Interp team opened its 2026 competition season with an impressive showing, earning numerous Superior and Excellent rankings at its first competition of the year.The 2026 team includes three returning competitors and 13 new members, creating a mix of experience and fresh talent.

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to STEM activities, 4-H youth in Charles Mix County are proving they are not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready.

During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines.We would lose the public record of who voted for what, how tax dollars were spent and which promises were kept.

(Chamberlain) – St. Joseph’s Indian School’s commitment to education extends well beyond 8th grade and high school graduations.During the 2025-26 academic year, the school awarded $275,000 through its Chankú Lúta (The Red Road) Scholarship program, supporting students as they pursue post-secondary...

PIERRE — Gov. Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2026-11 to provide flexibility for South Dakota farmers facing high diesel prices during the harvest season.The order allows farmers to haul crops, livestock and other agricultural commodities at 10% above weight restrictions, allowing fewer trips.

Celebrating Leadership and ServiceThe South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrated leadership, service and achievement across South Dakota’s health care community during the Awards Luncheon at the 100th Annual Convention.In addition to SDAHO’s Distinguished Service...

10 YEARS AGO2016Andrew and Janae Mc-Coy of Menno announced the birth of their son, Jonathan Daniel, born on July 24. Proud grandparents are Jim and Nancy Reinbold of Wagner and Bruce and Nancy McCoy of Custer.

Our magazine staff set out this year to invent South Dakota's signature chili. We used only homegrown ingredients, including beans, garlic and buffalo meat. We named it Chili-Kota and debuted it at a Yankton chili cook-off. We didn’t win.

Our attention is one of the quiet forces shaping our experience of life. Every day, countless things compete for our awareness—problems and possibilities, disappointments and kindnesses, fears and moments of beauty. We cannot notice everything.