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Labor Day Queen candidates were: Jillian Beeson (sponsored by Amanda Bechen, CPA), Sheridan Smejkal (sponsored by C&B), Reese Powers (sponsored by MidTowne Oil & Wash), Kim Tolsma (sponsored by Cimpl Made Hunts, Allyson Hamilton (sponsored by Prestige Cleaning), Alaina Bechen (sponsored by Commercial State Bank), Mya Kuhlman (sponsored by Prestige Cleaning), Michelle Soukup (sponsored by Ft. Randall Telephone Company), Isabella Kreber (sponsored by Von Eschen Lawn & Landscape). Pictured with the candidates is Justine Roubideaux, a member of the Wagner Boys & Girls Club. Crowned 2021 Wagner Labor Day Queen was Reese Powers of Avon, daughter of Dennis and April Powers. Reese reported that after having several businesses offer to sponsor her for queen, she selected Brenda and Joey Jaton of MidTowne Oil & Gas. "This experience was awesome and I am so happy I decided to be a part of this event", commented Powers. First runner-up was Michelle Soukup and second runner-up was Sheridan Smejkal. Congratulations Reese!
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Funeral services for Norma Reinschmidt, 87, of Wagner were Saturday, September 4 at The Lighthouse in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Darrel McBride Jr., “Peanuts”, 48, of Wagner were Friday, August 27 at the Armory. Burial was in the Holy Name Episcopal Cemetery (Choteau Creek), rural Dante. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Jason McGhee, 45, of Lake Andes were Wednesday, September 1 at the Community Center. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
Read moreTyra Kassandra Provost, daughter of Kristlyn Traverse and Tyler Provost, died August 30, 2021 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. Graveside services were Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Kenneth Eugene Davis, 79, of Yankon, was born May 16, 1942 in Peoria, IL, youngest of five born to Thomas John Davis (Sr.) and Edna Florence Priddy. Ken was 2nd generation American. His grandfather Isaiah, migrated from England in 1870, and was a coal miner in the Illinois coal mines.
Read moreA petition to support the 4 lane state highway through Wagner has garnered over 1300 signers. The petition was circulated in Wagner and the surrounding area. The petitions were sent to the South Dakota Dept of Transportation in Pierre.
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