Marlene Mae Stepka died on September 13, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Center, Tyndall at the age of 84 years.
Read moreRecently, the Andes Central School District (ACSD) in Lake Andes, South Dakota, has been attacked, maligned, and falsely accused of egregious conduct on social media and in the news. These accusations, attacks and allegations are patently false and provide only one, unsubstantiated side of an extensive story. The Dakota News Now segment recently published on an EEOC complaint of racial and sexual discrimination is wholly inaccurate and provided false and misleading information. While most of the evidence in the EEOC matter is confidential and the rules of ethics prevent me from commenting on the details of pending litigation, I can certainly say that ACSD disputes the EEOC allegations and will vehemently defend against the unfounded accusations therein. The claim, however, will not be litigated in the biased and prejudicial public forum as the complainant and Dakota News Now desire.
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The September 10th meeting of the Wagner Rotary Club was held at the club headquarters in the Barkl Building despite a power outage that had affected the northwestern part of the City of Wagner. Power was restored and our food was prepared by Boom’s and delivered in a timely fashion.
Read moreRail to Trail Update: I recently attended a R&T meeting in Pickstown. One of the main concerns is with the lawyers from St. Louis, Mo. They have made two statements that should concern every landowner close to the proposed trail project. (We know the trail will inconvenience landowners) and (the Federal government has the power of eminent domain, the right to take your private property for a public purpose).
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The Lady Raiders traveled to Platte on Tuesday, September 9th to take on the Panthers. All 3 high school levels came away with wins on the night as well all three levels in the Middle School. The varsity scores were 25-16, 25-11, and 25-17.
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