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Human trafficking is evil, it happens in South Dakota and even in our community. This is why the South Central Human Trafficking Coalition was formed and has erected this sign. The most dangerous times for children and teens in South Dakota to be trafficked are the Sturgis Bike Rally, which is starting this week, and during the hunting season. Victims are brought in by vans for out-of-state hunters in certain lodges, especially West River. I-29 and I-90 are two major routes for drug and human trafficking.
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The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Cross Country team is looking for a hopeful season. Head coach Larry Lucas is hopeful that the season will be as normal as possible considering the impacts the COVID-19 virus is having on schools and sports teams. Lucas is hopeful his runners stay healthy and injury free. And, Coach Lucas is hopeful to have a competitive girls’ varsity team. Leading the way will be 10th grader Isabelle Brower, who has ran in three state meets, 11th grader Sonya Hansum, and 8th grader Kalee Dykshorn. “We are also looking to have some younger runners at the 7th grade level to mature and help build a solid team by the end of the season.”
Read moreThousands of veterans will return to school in the next few weeks, and it is important that they understand and utilize their GI Bill® benefits in the pursuit of their education. While the GI Bill® covers nearly every imaginable school related expense from tuition, books, fees, and even a living stipend, we understand that utilizing this benefit can be confusing at times.
Read moreThe Charles Mix Republican Central Committee invites you to take a break on Tuesday night, August 18 and come to the Platte South Park to introduce yourselves to the Republican Candidates from District 21! Because of COVID 19, the Charles Mix Republican Central Committee has not yet held their Lincoln Day Dinner. Rocky Blare, Caleb Fink and Erin Tobin will be at the park to speak to us and answer any questions you may have. Other candidates have been invited.
Read moreThe Andes Central School District #11-1 will hold their regular school board meeting August 10 at 5:30 p.m., in the Auxiliary gym at 1001 High Street in Lake Andes.
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Area residents woke to anywhere from 1 to 5+ inches of rain Saturday morning, leading to several roads again under water and fields with standing water in the crops . Photos by Barb Pechous
Read moreNo fruit on your tomato plants is likely due to the weather. Tomatoes thrive in warm, sunny conditions but temperature extremes can prevent otherwise healthy plants from setting fruit.
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Father Jim Friedrich celebrated First Communion at St. John's Catholic Church in Wagner on Sunday, July 12. Pictured are, from left: Jackson Woods, Peytyn Wiechmann, Clarah Soukup, Cooper Slaba, Cooper Kuhlman, Luke Holzbauer and Aulliana Arpan. (Not pictured Second Grade CCD Teachers Jerry and Judy Barnett and Jillian Gallagher.) Courtesy Photo
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