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BEAUTIFYING MAIN STREET, ONE POT AT A TIME
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WAGNER SOFTBALL HOLD PARENT'S NIGHT MAY 21ST
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POWERFUL WINDS LEAVE DESTRUCTION IN THEIR WAKE
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POWERFUL STORM LEAVES TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION ACROSS AREA
News
WAGNER FARMERS' MARKET TO KICK OFF JUNE 4
Mark your calendars for the Wagner Farmers’ Market Kick off on Thursday, June 4, at Wagner Lake with vendors offering a variety of items. Come listen and watch the free entertainment and enjoy excellent food from food trucks available for the kickoff.
BEAUTIFYING MAIN STREET, ONE POT AT A TIME
Members of the Beautication Committee have been busy planting colorful towers in the pots along Main Street to help brighten the community for the summer season. Pictured, from left, are Mary Kuhlman, Karen Kuhlman, Cindy Krcil and Karol Kniffen. Photos by Scott and Barb Pechous.
Sports
WAGNER SOFTBALL HOLD PARENT'S NIGHT MAY 21ST
The Wagner softball team honored team parents during their game Thursday evening, May 21. Senior Libby Kotab, the lone senior on this year’s roster, was also recognized for her dedication and leadership throughout her softball career with the Red Raiders.
THUNDER HOSTS LAST HOME MEET OF SEASON
Andes Central/Dakota Christian hosted their last home track meet of the season on May 12th.No results at print time. Photography by Denelle and Amy Vanderlei
Columns
Just Thought I'd Ask
P salms 86:11-13 'Tell me thy way, O Lord: I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to fear Thy name I will praise Thee,O Lord,My God, with all my heart: and will glorify Thy name for evermore.Great is Thy mercy toward me, and Thou hast delivered my soul from the deepest hell.
Letter to the editor
Spring has arrived and that means digging season is upon us. 811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to www.sdonecall.
Lifestyle
POPPY POSTER WINNERS
Just before Memorial Day each year, the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Poppy Poster Contest for grades 2 to 12 and a Poppy Coloring Contest for first grade and kindergarten. The posters and coloring pages are displayed for Memorial Day in most businesses in Wagner.
BEING HAPPY TOGETHER
Community members and residents from the Parkview Villa Apartments enjoyed some great conversation and a potluck supper. This special event was organized by the ROCS Senior Meal Program who are attempting to bring community seniors together on a regular basis.
Obituaries
MARTIN BOESE
Martin “Marty” John Boese, 75, went to his heavenly home Monday, March 2, 2026 at his home near Geddes. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. A celebration of Martin’s life will be held Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 pm at the Geddes Community Center in Geddes. Arrangements by Koehn Bros.
BESSIE WEDDELL
Services for Bessie Cante Wastewin Weddell, 43, of Marty, were held Saturday, May 16 at the YST South Community Gym in Wagner. Burial was in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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