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The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera sponsored a 15th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Wagner National Guard Armory.

Senior Night on Thursday, January 22, was filled with emotion, appreciation, and strong performances as the gymnastics team honored three seniors who have made a lasting impact on the program.

South Dakota’s One Hundred and First Legislative Session began Tuesday, Jan. 13. It is an honor to return to Pierre as your District 19 Senator. I look forward to working with my District mates Jessica Bahmuller and Drew Peterson to represent District 19.

Week 1 of the 101st Legislative Session is already in the books. The drive to Pierre was tough, not because of the roads, but because it meant leaving my family behind.

We have completed our 1st week of the 101st legislative session. There are almost 200 bills introduced already. I serve on the Commerce and Energy committee and the State Affairs committee again this year.

“South Dakota 4-H Teams Sweeps the competition at the Western National Round Up in Denver, CO. Several 4-H members represented South Dakota at Western Nation Round Up in Denver Colorado this past week.

Katherine Mararet Swier was born on May 27th 2008 to mother Theresa and father Scott Swier. Her siblings are Sarah, Will, and Molly Swier. When asked what her favorite subject was, she said, “It depends on the day! I like math because I'm either right or wrong and there's no grey area.

Hope Lilly Kemnitz was born December 29, 2007. She is the daughter of Danae and Travis Kemnitz. She has one younger sibling, her sister Bailey Kemnitz. Hope said her favorite subject in school is anatomy, because she likes to learn about how the human body all works together.

Andes Central School has announced its December Students of the Month, recognizing four students from kindergarten through high school for their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and commitment to learning.

The iconic M Hill has showcased the School of Mines in Rapid City for more than 100 years, but it's not the first large letter to be displayed prominently in a college town.