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Planting season has begun. Many local farmers are out in the field working hard to get their crops in the ground. Photo by Barb Pechous

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, Wagner joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month is sponsored locally by Strengthening Our Community.

PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month in South Dakota to thank foster families for all they do for children in need.

Following a successful car show and practice day this past Saturday, the 2021 racing season will officially get the green flag this Friday at Wagner Speedway. The Fort Randall Casino Weekly Racing Series will hit the track with six classes of cars to open the campaign.

Many area farmers were able to begin their spring planting on Saturday as temperatures soared into the 90s. Photo by Barb Pechous

Jarvis and Marilyn Winckler drove to Pierre on Sunday where they visited their daughter, Lisa, Kelly, Carissa and Jaden Brandt and also visited their granddaughter, Courtney, Brayden, and Stella Espeland. This was the first time they finally got to see their 5 month old great-granddaughter, Stella!

On April 14th, the 5th and 6th graders had a presentation from Bon Homme-Yankton Electric Cooperative in the classroom. The students were able to participate in activities and learn about electricity! Courtesy photos

ECCLESIASTES 12:13,14 " Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether is be good, or whether it be evil.

41 Volumes of the South Dakota Historical Collections are now online. As the South Dakota Historical Society celebrates its 120th year, the South Dakota State Library has digitized all 41 volumes of the South Dakota Historical Collections.

1961 - 60 Years Ago Ed Krell was elected chairman of the mayor's city recreation committee as it contemplated a broader recreation program in Lake Andes this summer at its organizational meeting Friday night. This area was in danger from simulated nuclear bombings at Omaha and Pierre.