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What a special moment for Wagner and for one of its own as Wagner’s Ashlyn Koupal was recently selected to play in the McDonald’s All American Game, becoming the first South Dakota girl in history

We’re celebrating this year as we pass a major milestone— ten years of advocating for, connecting and strengthening the arts in South Dakota.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

I would like to start this week’s recap off by saying thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Tripp and Gregory Country cracker barrels. There were a lot of good questions and discussion.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

President’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, February 16th. The library has several books (biographies) of many of the U.S Presidents.

Sports

The Wagner wrestling team competed at the Redfield Invite on Saturday, February 7, sending six wrestlers to the tournament.

The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Freeman on Monday, February 2, where they suffered a tough 50-64 loss to the Flyers.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

In their last tournament of the regular season, six Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls competed in the Yankton Tournament on February 6 with three receiving medals: Hadlee Kracht-130 was second, Jasmine

The Lady Raiders wrapped up LMVC conference play with the ACDC Thunder last Thursday night in girls basketball action.

Opinion

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.

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.

Lifestyle

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that one individual has been arrested in connection with an incident reported early Friday morning in Wagner.

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!

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

From the Files of the Avon Clarion

Avon Lady Pirates held parents night. The only senior player was Heidi Cap, parents are Eugene and Linda Cap.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

On Wednesday, March 4th the Wagner Rotary Club met at its usual time for its first meeting of the month. Attendance peaked at sixteen members with some absent due to vacation.

Obituaries

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Funeral Mass for Elaine Mae Cihak, 97, of Dante, was Saturday, February 7 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Dante. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dante.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

A Celebration of Life for Robert Altenburg, 78, of Pickstown, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wagner.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Jeremy Aungie, 40, of Wagner, died Friday, January 23, 2026 in Bruceton Mills, WV. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 5 at the Marty Community Center.

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

Christine Terry, 52, of Omaha, NE, died Monday January 26, 2026 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Mercy in Omaha, NE. The family is having a private viewing with cremation to follow.