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Gun magazines seem to love “What Cartridge is Best” articles. While not best, if I were to name my favorite rifle cartridge, I’d pick what is labeled as the “.45-70 Government.” First off, I enjoy the historical aspect of the .45-70. The cartridge was adopted as the primary round of the U.S. military back in 1873, and for me the .45-70 has local color. Nearby Fort Randall’s primary purpose was to keep the peace and protect the advancing settlement in the area, and the Fort Randall infantry carried Springfield single-shot “Trapdoor” rifles in .45-70 caliber.
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The rain didn't stop the many volunteers from coming out to help clean up our city on Friday, May 6th. Seniors from Wagner High School took a break from school work to help with the clean up. Photos by Jenna Petrik
Read moreA huge thank you to everyone that made this year’s community clean-up day successful. Thank you to everyone who brought trailers, trucks and their community pride. A big thank you to Commercial State Bank for supplying the meals for all the volunteers. Thanks to all the businesses who donated a helper and to all the citizens who showed up with a helping hand. A special thank you goes out to Wagner High Senior class. As you get ready to take on your new adventures, know you are leaving this area just a little bit better today. We wish you success in all your future endeavors!
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Wake services for Quentin Bruguier Jr., 58, of Lake Andes,were Wednesday at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Graveside services were Thursday, May 5, at the Native American Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
Read moreCarrol “Red” Allen, 87, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Read morePaul Arthur Wentland, age 92 of Northglenn, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, April 12 2022.
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President Bryan Slaba called the Wagner Rotary Club to order promptly at Noon on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Rotarian Becky Brunsing introduced her guest for the day, Angie Eitemiller. Pastor/ Rotarian Bill Heermann offered a prayer of thanksgiving.
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