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The Winter Blast of Reading Program concluded on March 31st. The library had 29 students participate with 70 books read during the month of March.

We do not have to do anything better than we can—and yet, so many of us live as though we do. Somewhere along the way, the bar gets raised so high that even an Olympian pole vaulter couldn’t clear it.

As another election cycle approaches, many campaigns — by both newcomers and incumbents — are reconsidering how they communicate with voters. Some view newspaper advertising as outdated. Others assume digital platforms alone can carry their message.

"Thabškátapi kin wichóni."Thatmeans“ballislife”in Lakota, and for many people across South Dakota, that saying rings true now more than ever.Basketball has been the only thing on many students’ minds for the past few months.

Wagner High School students stepped into a night of elegance and celebration on Saturday, March 28, as they gathered for the 2026 prom. This year’s theme, “City of Stars,” transformed the evening into a memorable occasion filled with music, dancing, and lasting memories for students and staa alike.

Wagner Chamber of Commerce held their annual Wagner Farm, Home, Garden & Sports Show held Thursday at the Wagner Armory, where more than 60 vendors participated. The Catholic Daughters served homemade pie by the slice, while the Knights of Columbus hosted their annual food stand.

Dakota Jubilee Men’s Choir will be performing their home concert on Sunday, April 12th at Prairie’s Edge Methodist Church in Stickney at 7 p.m. They will be performing a variety of sacred, spiritual, and gospel numbers.

The Bon Homme Community Choir is preparing for this year's Easter Cantata. 'Savior, Jesus Messiah' is the title for this year's Easter Cantata. The choir is again directed by Autumn Schultz, the Avon High School music teacher.

(Pierre, S.D.) – Secretary of State Monae Johnson issued guidance on SB 175, a new voter registration law that was signed by Governor Larry Rhoden earlier today. Due to an emergency clause, SB 175 takes effect immediately.

KELO-TV, SDPB and South Dakota News Watch, and The Dakota Scout and Forum Communications will question the candidates. 'You can't get that just from someone's social media feed.