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The South Dakota DOT has begun working on the large culvert west of Wagner. This culvert has been the culprit to the flooding of Highway 46 in the past. Photo by Scott Pechous

Construction begins to latest city project at the Wagner Municipal Airport consisting of building four new hangers. Photo by Scott Pechous

1st Place went to the JT Fitlife team. Courtesy Photos 3rd Place went to the Benchwarmers. The 37th annual Bobby Soukup Tournament was held this past weekend in Dante.

LifeServe Blood Center is the SOLE supplier of blood and blood products to over 120 hospitals in South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.

There are a number of presidents who have come to Mount Rushmore through the years, starting in 1927 with Calvin Coolidge when he authorized the first funding for the carving of the memorial.

Tyler Cuka family decked out their golf cart for Pickstown's Annual 4th of July Parade. The Hibbs were among those participating in the parade. The Richard Dvorak family. Photography by Denelle.

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that the City of Wagner public water system's operation specialists have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award.

This large petrified jawbone with some size-able ivory teeth was found by Francis Doom while digging at the Ravinia Sand Pit. The jawbone has been sent to the South Dakota School of Mines for identification. I anxiously await  o hear back from Francis to find out what this jawbone came from.

With a heavy heart, the Burke Riding Club has announced the Burke Stampede Rodeo scheduled for July 17,18 and 19 has been cancelled.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of dozens of fairs, festivals and other events in South Dakota in 2020 that typically provide a significant revenue boost and foster community cohesiveness in cities and counties across the state.