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The annual District 8 Fall Meeting of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Sunday, October 22, in Springfield for Legionnaires from Yankton, Douglas, Clay, Charles Mix, Bon Homme and Turner counties.
Read moreHunters and others are patiently waiting for the Midwest pheasant season.
Read moreCalvin Wright Jr. is a 2022 graduate of Wagner Community School (WCS). He is currently in his sophomore year studying criminal justice at Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) where he plays college football. Calvin plays offensive line, left tackle and right tackle. Calvin chose DWU, because during his visit to the campus while still in high school, he loved the environment and the feeling that the campus gave him. The football coaching staff made a huge difference in making this the college for Calvin. The coaches made him feel that they really wanted him to be a part of their program, making it easy for Calvin to commit to DWU.
Read moreThe annual Boys and Girls Club of Wagner Day for Kids was held on September 29th from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. This is an annual event going back over 20 years. The event includes the fundraiser, The Duck Pluck. Ducks are sold singly or in flocks of ten by the wonderful Boys and Girls Club staff. They have 800 ducks to sell. 100% of the money raised goes back to the kids enrolled at the Boys and Girls Club in Wagner whether it be for programs, supplies, new equipment, etc. This year, Jerry and Kathy Henke, donated a 1972 Chrysler Boat as the grand prize. There were 50 other individuals and businesses that donated prizes to make this such a successful event for the organization. Altogether there were 81 prizes available which included bikes, chamber bucks, gift certificates, etc. The kids enjoyed an afternoon of fun games that included an obstacle course, donut races, bowling, rock/paper/scissor contests, giant board games and game room tournaments.
Read moreMark your calendar. Get your ticket. Prepare for THE event of the season. Bloodwood Masquerade will be taking place on Oct. 28 at Bloodwood Castle (a.k.a. Wagner Armory). The event will include hors d’oeuvres by Choteau Creek Brewing Company, live music by Todd Keiffer, live and silent auctions, as well as the solving of a mystery crime.
Read moreWagner community memorial Hospital - Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on October 4 with ten members present. President Pearl Weber called the meeting to order and members read the Auxiliary prayer.
Read moreRachel Woods was a fill in for President Becky Brunsing at the Rotary meeting on October 4th, 2023. The Vice-President also had other plans. Guests of Rotarian Patty Frei were Margaret Doom the new Wagner Area Growth Director and Jerry Weber brought his neighbor and friend Thoer Goehring from the Delmont area.
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