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Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

Hard to believe there are only two weeks left in the 101st Session and let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

Health care professionals enter every patient encounter with the goal of helping individuals heal, yet many don’t realize how often past adversity shapes the way a person experiences care.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

The Annual Meeting of the Bon Homme County Weed and Pest Board will be held Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 a.m., at the Courthouse Annex, Tyndall.

Sports

Last Thursday night, the Wagner Lady Raiders welcomed the Mt. Vernon Plankinton Titans to the home court for the final round of Region 5A play.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

The Avon Pirates hosted Burke on February 27 and defended their home court with a strong 79-66 victory, improving their season record to 9-11.

Senior Gannon Knebel’s persistence paid off in a big way Saturday, February 28, in Sioux Falls.

The Wagner Red Raiders junior varsity and varsity boys basketball teams wrapped up their regular seasons Monday night on the road against Beresford.

Opinion

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

JOHN 3: 3,5 3) 'Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'(KJV) 5) 'Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto

Lifestyle

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

10 YEARS AGO

TrumanAsheswasnamed Champion in the 285 pound weight class at the State Wrestling Tournament.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

If you take a brief moment to think about memories from your life, what stands out? We typically think of major life events; weddings, moves, births, deaths, goals achieved.

Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are a few of the natural hazards that strike this part of the country.

Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.

Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Jerry F. Novotny, 81, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

There will be a funeral at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes at 11 a.m. on July 11.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Aaron Lee Wyman was born September 15, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana to Forrest (Woody) and Wilma Wyman. Aaron attended special education classes in Muncie from pre-K through 12th grade.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Janet Justina Lassen passed away Monday February 9, 2026, in San Andreas, Ca. at the age of 83. She was born on July 29, 1942 in Wagner to Walter and Jennie Wollman.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.