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October 22, 2025 – From decorations and candles to flowing costumes, Halloween fun can quickly turn frightening if fire safety is overlooked. According to the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), between 2019 and 2023, an annual average of 832 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 28 injuries, and $17 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (33 percent) started with candles.
Read moreI would like to inform our county veterans of two new issues I have been working on. The first is the United Health Care Patriot Plan. The Medicare Advantage Patriot Plan Open Enrollment began on October 15, 2025 and will be open until December 8, 2025. This years Preferred Provider Organiza-tion (PPO) plan through United Health Care is sponsored by AARP.
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During Avon's homecoming festivities, the Class of 1965 gatheredtocelebratetheir60th reunion. It was a joyful time filled with catching up, sharing photos of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and retelling stories.
Read moreSIOUX FALLS, S.D (Oct. 21, 2025) – As South Dakota observes Winter Weather Awareness Day, the American Red Cross is turning up the urgency, with a La Niña-influenced winter likely on its way, now is the time to act not react.
Read moreThis time of year, I'm always on the hunt for comfort food but without the hassle of complicated prep work or a mountain of dirty dishes.
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Here's What Your Body is Telling You
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The Wagner Rotary Club met on Wednesday with another four students from the Wagner Community School present. A warm welcome was given to the four students followed by everyone reciting the Rotary Prayer for our lunch provided by Valley Pump. The four students present for the day were Slaten Podzimek whose parent is Jenni Soukup. Slaten plans to attend Mitchell Vo Tech as well as Brayden Kreber whose parents are Mike and Amy Blaha. Shea Kjeldgaard’s parents are Ty and Kendra Kjeldaard and he is also planning to attend Mitchell Vo Tech. Gannon Knebel’s parents are Jason and Stacey Knebel, and he is planning to attend SDSU.
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