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Mental health is often described in emotional or behavioral terms, but at its core, it is deeply rooted in the brain. Every thought, mood, memory, and reaction begins with complex biological processes inside this remarkable organ.

Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth. After a few steady breaths, you likely feel more relaxed and ready for the day.

K-2nd: Adrianna LaRouche Adrianna LaRouche has shown wonderful progress this year! She is reading more difficult books with ease and pauses to reflect on what is occuring in the book. She is also getting much better with her math facts.

Rapid City, S.D. – The 113 chapters and over 6500 members that make up the South Dakota FFA Association (SD FFA) will celebrate National FFA Week February 21-28. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day.

Andes Central students participated in the Lake Andes Nursing Home coloring contest. First Place: Evelyn, Second Place: Jameson, Third Place: Mathias; They received a free movie ticket to the Wagner Theater.

The 25th Legislative day is in the books and Cross-Over day is Tuesday of this week. The Committees in the House of Representatives are doing well, and most have completed their Bill Log.

This week in appropriations we held bill hearings, but most had action deferred until a later date.

Monday was Presidents’ Day and we were closed. Our Masonic Lodge spent our early morning and late evening putting up and taking down American flags on businesses as we honor our nation. We are so blessed to live in what I consider to be the greatest state in the greatest nation in this world.

Those honored on Seniors Night are pictured, from left: Ashlyn Koupal (Michael and Tera Koupal), Ky Arpan (Wyman Waters and grandparents, Ken and Roxanne Honomichl), Matthew Kokes (Jay and Lori Kokes), and Kalea Kuhlman (Jeff and Rhonda Kuhlman).

Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th. We had 9 events which featured 5 Solos, 2 Duets, 1 Quartet, and 1 Small Ensemble singing to receive a rating.