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Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

On Thursday, January 22nd, the One Act group went to Mitchell to perform their play called And.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Trenton Michael Soukup, son of Troy and Shirley and brother to Megan, Cody, and Ashley, was born on October 11. Trent is a senior who works hard and doesn’t give up when things get tough.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Week three of the Session is in the books and things are getting busy and bills are being dropped at a record pace.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

Legislative week number three was action packed and full of little reminders of the goodness of God in every aspect of life.

Sports

Varsity Bars: Kamryn Krueger scored a 4.50, Aubry Williams scored a 6.35, Addison Cuka scored a 7.40, Amelia Rathgeber scored a 5.35, and Aspyn Schroeder scored a 5.55.

The Avon 4th grade boys basketball team competed in the Bon Homme tournament this weekend. They beat MVP and Parkston to put them into the championship game.

Michael Koupal made a shot as time expired for Wagner to get them past Scotland/Menno Thursday night.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

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

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

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

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

10 Years Ago - 2016

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

City library news. 2-4-26 “Winter Reading Blast” began on Monday, February 2nd at the Lake Andes Public Library.

Obituaries

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.

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.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

June R. Kinder, age 82, of Willow Lake (formerly of Arlington), passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown.

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

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.