Recently Senate Resolution 701 in Support of Reconstruction of Wagner 4 lanes was introduced By Senator Shawn Bordeaux. This resolution clearly states the facts and concerns of the stakeholders who utilize the current Highway 46 four lane through Wagner. We encourage supporters of the four lane to make two calls to the Senate Floor at 605 773 3821 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday noon and early next week. On the first call leave a message thanking Senator Shawn Bordeaux for sponsoring SR 701 and a message for Senator Erin Tobin to testify for SR 701. For the second call leave a message for Senator Casey Crabtree and Senator Reynold Nesiba to tell them to support Senate Resolution 701. They are the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders.
Read moreMonthly Blood Donation Fact: January is National Blood Donor Month! The month of January is usually a period of critical blood shortages. People stop donating blood during the holidays and when they get sick during cold and flu season. Blood drives also get snowed out during the winter months. We thank all the donors for coming out to save lives by donating!
Read moreHere are some of my thoughts concerning The Gregory County Pumped Storage meeting on January 25 in Burke, SD sponsored by MidAmerica Energy and Missouri River Energy Services.
Read moreIf you have a high school senior in your household you are probably wondering what is next for them and for you. Is your student off to a post-high educational training program, such as a technical or a four year college? Maybe they are off to the military, getting a job or maybe staying home with you for another year or longer. If this answer has not already been made and decided, you have probably already started to wonder when the decision will be made. You probably are aware that opportunities are slowly running out. You must be aware that programs are filling up and scholarship opportunities are beginning to to slip away to help pay for post-high school training.
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The Lady Raiders traveled to Irene to take on the Irene-Wakonda Eagles. Wagner would be the team flying high on this night. The Raiders would open the game on a 9-0 run. They would hold a 22-12 advantage after the first and then a 43-17 lead at the half. The Raiders would out score the Eagles 28-11 in the second and soar to a 71-28 victory. Wagner was led by Macy Koupal with 24 points, 2 boards, 3 assists and a team high 7 steals. Ashlyn Koupal would record a double-double with 23 points, 10 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Emma Yost would be the third Raider in double figures with 15 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, and a steal. Shalayne Nagel would finish with 9 points. 6 boards, dish out a team high 8 assists, and come away with 6 steals. Eve Zephier would grab 3 boards, dish out 6 assists, and come away with 3 steals. Wagner would shoot 27-49 from the field for 55% while the Eagles would go 10-30 for 33%. Wagner would control the glass with a 3411 advantage. The Raiders would commit 12 turnovers compared to 25 from the Eagles. “This was a great night shooting for us. We shot over 50% from down town hitting 10-19. We did a great job of moving the basketball and then finishing at the rim. We did a great job on the glass getting 18 offensive boards.”
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