With only Veto Day left, the 101st Legislature Session is in the books. When I look back to the seven sessions that I’ve served in I can’t help but realize a few things.
We have completed the 9 week legislative session and what a journey it has been. The legislature has acted on over 600 bills, resolutions and commemorations. The largest amount since the 90s.
We started out our Monday with a couple of House bills that were sent back to us from the senate with an amended version that they had passed.
National Ag Week is being celebrated across the country March 16–22, recognizing the vital role agriculture plays in providing food, fuel and fiber for communities everywhere.
The Lady Raiders opened up the late night session on day 1 by taking on the defending state Champs the Sioux Falls ChristianChargers.
The Wagner Red Raiders closed out a successful 2025–26 boys basketball season Tuesday night in the SoDak 16, falling to Sioux Falls Christian in Madison. Wagner entered the matchup as the No.
The Wagner boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and nnever looked back Tuesday night, defeating Bon Homme 77-42 in the opening round of the Region 5A tournament.
After finishing as state runner-up the past two seasons, Gannon Knebel of the Wagner Red Raiders made sure his final trip to the top stage ended just the way he had envisioned since he was four yea
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M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
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The first library board meeting for 2026 was held on March 10th at the library. Dawn Kitchenmaster’s term as a board member ended with the December meeting.
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April 13-17, 2026 — Wagner Community School — will be celebrating Hope Week to raise awareness about mental health, to strengthen connections, and to prevent suicide in the Wagner school and commun
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.
Tomasita “Tommie” Talsma, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Springfield Assisted Living Center, leaving behind a life marked by love, resilience, and quiet grace.
Marlene (Beck) Myears, age 82 of Lake Andes passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lake Andes Senior Living. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.
ed his strong work ethic and commitment to learning.
Randy will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his profession, and the friendships he built along the way.
Eugene Dressler was born October 2, 1930 on a farm near Claflin, KS, the son of Ernest and Caroline (Budig) Dressler.