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Rail to trail update: At the last meeting in Pierre, the supporters said they would be very transparent with information about the rail project. That has not taken place. After two failed proposals, the third was to do a feasibility study. To date, they have not applied for a grant to pay for this study. The only way a rail can be changed to a trail is if the State 'rail banks' the rail. They do this only when they know a train will never use the track again. If the supporters had done their homework, they would know the rail from NAPA Junction to Ravinia has not been rail banked, which means no trail. It would be interesting to know how much of the $5,000 from the Tyndall Development Corporation has been spent on a project that isn't feasible. Most landowners might get some money if the rail is changed to a trail. I took a copy to a state official who said it won't happen, throw the letter away.
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The Wagner City Council held a special meeting Thursday night. Following the regular business items on the agenda, members of the SD DOT joined the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 3-lane proposed highway construction project through Wagner.
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Wednesday August 17th was a special day for the Wagner Rotary Club. The District Governor for District 5610 was present for our meeting. District Governors are obligated to visit each Rotary Club in their District at least once during the year of their office participation.
Read moreWagner Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting Minutes Monday, August 8, 2022 noon Two Spurs Call to Order - Lucy Leines, President, began meeting at 12:15pm Welcome Guests - CASA guests Shout Outs! - Thank you to Lavender Lane & Stems and Cells for putting together the Crazy Days Event!
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Wagner Red Raiders football team traveled to Miller to take on the Rustlers last Friday night. It was a beautiful fall night for an opening to the 2022 football season. Wagner jumped out to an early lead with a 42-yard touchdown pass from Chris Nelson to Glenn Cournoyer. It was a great route great pass and great protection. A collective team effort, which needs to be duplicated consistently to keep us moving in the right direction. The second offensive touchdown was set-up by a great defensive play by Riley Roberts. Riley sat back in coverage, read the quarterbacks eyes, broke on the ball, and set the offense up in great field position inside Millers 15-yard line. The offense scored again on an eleven-yard run by Chris Nelson. The 2-point conversion was good with a completion from Chris to Riley.
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On May 8, 2022, Katelynn (Katie) Wells landed this 14.91-kilogram (32-pound, 14-ounce) black grouper while fishing aboard “Off the Rock” out of Key West, Florida. With this fish Wells has set the IGFA Women’s 10-kg (20 lb) Line Class World Record for the species.
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