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Congratulations to Walters Construction of Avon, the winners of this year’s Wagner Parade of Lights! Their bright and festive display stood out from the crowd and earned them the coveted traveling “A Christmas Story” Leg Lamp trophy...

As dusk settled over town on December 21, neighbors followed the glow of a bonfire to the empty lot south of Lake Andes Lumber Co., where a simple invitation turned into a memorable winter gathering.

American Legion Greer Post #11 held its monthly meeting on December 18, 2025 with 38 members and 3 SAL members in attendance. Commander Rados thanked the cooks for the delicious prime rib dinner. Dennis Clemens was the winner for the queen drawing but drew the 2 of clubs instead.

Greer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on December 18 at the Post Home with 14 members present. President Alyssa Mathis called the meeting to order. Chaplain Margie Stone read the opening prayer.

As the holiday season winds down and the New Year approaches, many of us begin reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead. It’s a natural time to set resolutions—those hopeful promises to ourselves to eat better, move more, stress less or simply live healthier.

The Christmas season is here, and with it come the familiar sights, sounds, and smells of yuletide. To this day, the smell of lutefisk and lefse still brings me back to Christmas Eve at my grandmother’s house.

I hope this update finds you well as we draw to the close of 2025. The first day of the 101st Legislative Session is right around the corner now. On December 2nd I was in Pierre for the Governors Budget Address.

Wagner Community School students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, showcased their musical talents last Friday night, December 19, as they presented their Christmas concert in the school gymnasium. The concert featured music selections from each grade, as well as 5th-12th grade bands.

WAGNER, December 18 – Emily’s Hope, in collaboration with Wagner Communities That Care and Buche Foods, has installed a new free naloxone distribution box at Buche Foods in Wagner, expanding access to lifesaving overdose reversal medication in the community.

Avon School’s Middle School and High School musicians filled the evening wwith festive sounds on Thursday as they presented their Winter Concert, undeterred by winter weather outside.