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South Dakota Week of Work was April 11-14. Andes Central sophomore and junior students had the opportunity to hear from some local businesses about what they do and why, so students receive some inspiration for their post-high school plans. A huge thank you to all speakers for taking the time to visit with Andes Central students.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) started on April 4, 2022 and goes through May 13, 2022. Grassland CRP provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to keep land in agricultural production and supplement their income while improving their soils and permanent grass cover. The program had its highest enrollment in history 2021 and is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to equip producers with the tools they need to help address climate change and invest in the long-term health of our natural resources.
Read moreFrom Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike and chewing tobacco use continues at high rates in the United States. In 2018 a survey showed 2.4 percent of American adults used smokeless tobacco, with snuff or snus pouch use on the rise and chewing tobacco on the decline.
Read moreThe Wagner Chamber held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on a chilly Saturday morning. The cold weather didn't stop area residents as many bundled up to enjoy the morning at Wagner Lake for the egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Photos by Barb Pechous.
Read moreOn Wednesday, April 13th the Wagner Rotary Club began its last quarter of the Rotary Year. After President Slaba welcomed those present, Pastor Laurie Kidd offered up a prayer asking for all to walk through Holy Week together. A fine meal was provided by Booms for this week’s meeting. In case readers are wondering, we no longer have a fully equipped kitchen at the Rotary Building. Members take turns picking up and returning food bags from Boom’s restaurant, Two Spurs Restaurant, and Valley Pump.
Read morePHILIPPIANS 2: 5-11 "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: 6) Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7) But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8) And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9) Wherefore God also hath exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name; 10) That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11) And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."(KJV)
Read moreOn Thursday, April 28, Charles Mix County will be conducting a County-Wide Tornado drill. This year will be a bit different than past as the NWS will not be issuing a Tornado Watch over the NOAA radios.
Read moreSeveral families came out on a chilly Saturday at the Lake Andes Nursing Home for their Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The cold weather didn't hold them back from the fun. More photos on Page 4. Photos by Barb Pechous.
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