10 Years Ago

As South Dakota is the fifth windiest state in the continental United States, it was of no surprise that in 2014, wind turbines began generating electricity.

The Lake Andes Library gave away 33 stockings to students that included a free book or VCR tape, a toy, and some candy.

11 Years Ago

2013

Senior Stars for Girls Basketball consisted of Krista Winckler, Kellie Winckler, Josie Garcia, and Dakota Goode.

Fish Days Queen was Payton Johanneson Little Miss Fishy was Aubrey Gray.

Fort Randall casino celebrated its 20th anniversary with an annual Pow Wow.

Homecoming royalty announced King, Darrin Hopkins and Queen, Sydney Myears.

12 Years Ago

2012

Four Andes Central golfers qualified for the State Golf Tournament: Krista Winckler, JJ Cooney, Joe Evans, and Kellie Winckler.

Andes State Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary. Girls’ volleyball placed 5th at the State Championship Tournament.

13 Years Ago

2011

The National Guard held their 47th Annual Military Ball. The Military Ball Queen was Katey Kocer.

Andes Central was proud to announce the selection of two senior boys basketball players to the All-Conference team, Colter Florey and Grant Petrik.

The Missouri River flooded. The Fort Randall Casino held their ribbon cutting for the new casino.

14 Years Ago

2010

At Andes Central’s first track meet of the season, Cody Snyder broke a record in the shot put, with a throw of 58 feet which beat the old record of 57 feet three inches.

Dakota Bowl, a bowling alley café and bar was sold to Randy Spreckels.

15 Years Ago

2009

Fastway is the name of the new restaurant in Marty that opened up next to the college in Marty.

New business opening, All Season’s Storage. The owners are Brian and Alicia (Winckler) Braun of Lake Andes.

Kristin Dvorak of Lake Andes competed in the Sioux Falls half marathon. The race benefited Children’s Miracle Network and Sandford Children’s Hospital.

Homecoming King and Queen candidates were Patrisse Vasek, Angelia Tronvold, Cheyenne Long, Tim Medicine Horn, Ryan Knudsen, and Joey McKeegan.