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The main run of the 100th Legislative Session concluded Thursday, March 13, with the passage of Senate Bill 220, the budget for South Dakota Fiscal Year 2026. The total budget is about 7.3 billion dollars which includes 3.1 billion dollars in Federal funds.

Avon held their spring concert on Thursday, March 20 with Mr. Sexe and Mrs. Schultz directing.

basketball show The K-8 students were treated to quite a show on Wednesday, when an assembly was held to watch the Spin-tacular Basketball Show produced by the Bruce and Diane Crevier family.

Andes Central School held their middle/high school spring concert last Thursday, March 20th. Students were directed by band and choir director, Julie Rysavy, and performed multiple numbers centered around the theme of Mardi Gras.

Last Wednesday March 19th, select groups of Andes Central students traveled to the Prairie Reader competition in Armour. Andes Central sent three teams to the reading competition this year. Second grade: Evyn Frederick, Zeke Bruguier, Kashton Hart, Ezra Arrow, Tatem Drappeau, and Ian Long.

Not only is Hunter Lhotak the Wagner and South Dakota Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year, but he is also the creator and implementer of a new program at the Wagner Boys and Girls Club called Pass and Receive.

By: Gov. Larry Rhoden March 14, 2025 We just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session – our 100th in South Dakota’s history. It’s been quite a ride. Not only did we celebrate this history of our state in this Capitol, but we also navigated a historic succession of power.

PIERRE, S.D. – Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1, 2025, to apply for property tax relief under South Dakota’s Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program. Under the program, a qualifying homeowner’s property assessment is prevented from increasing for tax purposes.

Jaydon Keith Driesen was born August 31st 2006. He is the son of Mary Beth and Allen Driesen, and brother of Caleb, Kiara, and Treyton. His favorite hobbies include playing piano, football, and baseball. He also enjoys music, shoes, and fashion.

The wrestling season has come to an end. Our girls’ wrestling team earned fifth place at the State tournament. Among these girls was Sydney Johnson, who qualified for state as a seventh grader, gaining great experience for the future.