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Wagner’s First grade celebrated the 100th day of school on Wednesday, January 28. They did fun math activities working with the number 100 and had a fun day celebrating with their classmates.

Second grade students from Andes Central Elementary spent the month of January strengthening ties between their school and the local community through visits to Lake Andes Nursing Home.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Recently my family had an unexpected (and unwanted) visitor in our house; the flu. For so many of us, this time of year is filled with sickness of all kinds.

The Southeast region of South Dakota has generated more in tourism revenue for the state than the Black Hills and Badlands for three consecutive years.

Sports

Wagner hosted one of the most conpetitive tounaments so far this year with 81 ranked wrestlers stepping on the mat. Thank you to those that came out and supported our boys!

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

The Lady Raiders hosted the Scotland/Menno Trappers last Thursday night in girls basketball action.

Varsity Bars: Kamryn Krueger scored a 4.65, Aubry Williams scored a 6.10, Addison Cuka scored a 7.70, Amelia Rathgeber scored a 4.35, and Emma McNinch scored a 4.6.

Wagner put together an impressive all-around performance Friday night, scoring 82 points on the road to earn a win over Burke and improve to 9-2 on the season.

Opinion

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.

Jan 20, 2026 - 12:25

J OHN 4:46-54 'So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

Jan 13, 2026 - 12:48

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 P salms 50: 14- 17 'offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the Most High; And call unto Me in the day of trouble

Lifestyle

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2025 dean’s list which includes 19 graduate students and 445 undergraduate students.

South Dakota High School Wrestling Coaches Association recognizes Kevin Vellek for a much-appreciated lifetime of achievements in the sport of wrestling.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 the Wagner Rotary meeting started off with all Rotarians enjoying a wonderful noon lunch prepared for us by Two Spurs Steakhouse and catching up with fellow Rotarians at

Obituaries

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Roger Wayne Frankenstein, 80, formerly of Dante passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Florence, South Carolina, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

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William “Billy” LeRoy, 48, of Wagner died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Douglas County Memorial Hospital in Armour. Funeral services were Saturday, January 31 at the gym.

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Shirley Jean Hull, 84, of Laguna Niguel, CA, died on January 14, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1941, in Mitchell, the daughter of Jerry and Lorena (Pekas) Soulek.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Linda Marie Clemens, 71, of Wagner died Monday, January 26, 2026 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were Friday, January 30, at the United Methodist Church in Wagner.