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Nature has a way of humbling us, of stepping into our lives with previously unthought power and reminding us what truly matters. That's how I felt these past two days while surveying storm damage across much of South Dakota.
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SOC day was Thursday, May 12th. Several community members, business members from South Dakota as well as other states participated in SOC Day. Individuals participated by “SHOWING YOUR SOCKS TO SHOW YOU CARE”, as well as “SOC-ING, which is positively act of sharing a pair of silly socks to show you care about their mental health and overall well-being. Individuals shared their photos using #sillySOCday.
Read moreBeing a police officer isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. These are the people we call when there is a car accident, when someone is in trouble or in need, or when someone’s safety is at risk. These are the people who run toward danger and violence when the natural reaction for others is to run away from it. They have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and keeping our friends, families, and neighbors safe.
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On May 12, Gabriella Weddell was honored with a star quilt and an I pad. This was given by Galicia Drapeau and Greg Fredderick family in honor of Makenzee Drapeau. Seven years ago Makenzee passed away when she was in the first grade. Since then, each year her family donates a star quilt and Ipad to a first grader who excels in reading and in their class. This is a tribute to Makenzee who loved to read books.
Read moreBuche Foods is ecstatic and proud to announce that this year they have awarded the $1,000 Underdog Scholarships to Cassidy Wilson, Jessica Kocer and Brennan Leines From Wagner High School has shown great tenacity and perseverance in the face of seemingly unsurmountable odds. We at Buche Foods believe in them and wish them the best in their collegiate careers.
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The 605 Unity JAM is just a few weeks away and the interest in what the day will look like is being talked about regularly. The event is set for Sunday, June 12 at the Wagner Lake in Wagner, S.D.. This event is promoting cultural awareness, understanding, appreciation and acceptance. The very first supporting unity partners involved in this project beyond the original 605 Unity Team were the Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Wagner Chamber of Commerce. The area business community is stepping up to help to financially help make this event possible. The event features a music, cultural demonstrations, games, food trucks, arts/ crafts vendors, cardboard boat races, inflatables, a youth fishing clinic/derby and more.
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National Hospital Week was celebrated May 8-14. . In recognition of this week, approximately 55 Wagner Community School first graders toured the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera on May 9th. The students toured different departments, including Physical Therapy; Clinic; Laboratory; Radiology and the Emergency Room. Some students were able to communicate with medical staff in Sioux Falls through E-Emergency services. At the completion of the tour, students were given a treat bag. The tour was conducted by Connie Kaufman with the assistance of hospital staff, along with hospital auxiliary members.
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