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Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Week 6 is in the books, and it was the busiest week we’ve had in Pierre so far.

If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved!

Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Monday was Presidents’ Day and we were closed. Our Masonic Lodge spent our early morning and late evening putting up and taking down American flags on businesses as we honor our nation.

Sports

The Wagner varsity Red Raiders competed hard against Chamberlain in a matchup of SESD opponents.

The Wagner C team brought home an exciting 27–25 overtime victory.

The Wagner C team finished their season with a 45-23 win over the Platte-Geddes Black Panthers.

History was made this past week for the Wagner girls wrestling program as Izzy Myer and Jaylecia Powers became the first Lady Raiders to qualify for the state tournament.

Opinion

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

Jan 27, 2026 - 11:18

Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

Lifestyle

The Annual Men’s Chorus Festival Concert will be presented this year on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dakota Christian school gymnasium east of Platte on Highway 44.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

10 Years Ago - 2016

Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on February 19 at the Post Home with nine members present.

Obituaries

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.

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

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

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.