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Gum disease is one of the most common chronic health conditions in adults. For those 40 and older, it’s also the leading cause of premature tooth loss. Unlike cavities, which often cause sensitivity or pain, gum disease is silent.

Wagner School District was well-represented at the 116th Annual South Dakota Oral Interpretation Festival held this weekend in Watertown, where students showcased their speaking and performance talents among competitors from across the state.

Charles Mix Electric Association of Lake Andes, SD is proud to announce that Ashlyn Koupal has been chosen as a “Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week” by Dakota News Now. Ashlyn is a senioratWagnerCommunity School.

Wagner welcomed the holiday season in sparkling style as the annual Parade of Lights drew families and community members to Main Street for an evening full of festive fun.

Avon's day of festive fun kicked off with a pie contest, after the Frozen Foot 5K was canceled due to inclement weather! 2025 Pie Contest winners were: 1st Place: Benita Kuhlman, 2nd Place: Emma Yost, and 3rd Place: Muriel Namminga.

Mrs. Brenda DeHaan is the Andes Central K-12 librarian. She didn't grow up in South Dakota but in Laurens, Iowa. Since English has always been Brenda's favorite school subject, Brenda graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St.

Ms. Allison Ekroth is both the Head Coach for the Thunder Volleyball and Basketballs teams, she is also the 2nd Grade Teacher. Allison grew up near the area in Gregory and furthered her education starting at Mount Marty University earning a Bachelor's in Elementary Education.

Mrs. Diane Herrold is the 1st Grade Teacher at Andes Central. She was raised on a farm near Bruce and attended Sioux Valley schools. After this, received a Bachelors of Arts of Elementary Education from Northern State University.

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in Lake Andes! Continuing our tradition for the 7th year of a holiday celebration on the 1st weekend in Dec. The City of Lake Andes, Lake Andes Community Club, and Ft.

(Chamberlain, S.D.) –St. Joseph's Indian School was named a '2025 Top-Rated Nonprofit' for the ninth consecutive year by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. Jenny Renner-Meyer, Chief Operating Officer at St.