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10 YEARS AGO2016Linda Sly, 911 Operator/ Dispatcher for the Charles Mix/Douglas County Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) retired after serving 22 years.Among those named to the spring semester dean's list at Dakota Wesleyan University were Allison Cimpl and Jasmine Kreeger.Nathan Kucera, Krista...

WATERTOWN — Lake Area Technical College has announced its Spring 2026 President's List, recognizing students for outstanding academic achievement during the semester.Among those earning the honor were two students from Wagner.

There is a common saying in public health: 'Everything is public health.' That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is the clean water we drink, the air we breathe, the safety of the food we eat and the environments where we live, work, learn and play.

As we approach the upcoming holiday marking 250 years of the United States of America, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the meaning of freedom. Viewed through a psychological lens, our nation's history reflects both trauma and resilience.

It’s not just legendary rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ Stampede Rodeo we’re talkin’ about, it’s THE WHOLE STAMPEDE EXPERIENCE!!

Just say his name and we double dog dare you not to smile or down right laugh!! The Burke Stampede Rodeo Committee is just down right tickled to land another year of entertainment from the now 10 time PRCA Rodeo Clown of the year Justin Rumford.

At the South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary’s 2026 State Convention, Past Department President (PDP) Shirley Baker was honored during this year’s banquet for her decades of service and dedication.

The 2026 South Dakota State Conventions for the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary were held June 19–21 in Aberdeen, where both the Wagner American Legion Greer Post #11 and the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary Greer Unit #11 were proudly represented.

Ground was officially broken Thursday, June 18, for the Yankton Sioux Tribe Veterans Tiny Home Community, marking a significant milestone in a project years in the making and bringing the vision of a dedicated housing community for tribal veterans one step closer to reality.The development, located...

Frank Kloucek of Scotland has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, pledging to be a strong voice for South Dakota families, farmers, landowners, energy consumers, and rural communities.Kloucek, a lifelong South Dakotan, farmer, former legislator, husband,...