Week 9 is over, and the 2026 legislative session is in the books.
National Ag Week is being celebrated across the country March 16–22, recognizing the vital role agriculture plays in providing food, fuel and fiber for communities everywhere.
With only Veto Day left, the 101st Legislature Session is in the books. When I look back to the seven sessions that I’ve served in I can’t help but realize a few things.
The legislature is now in recess until Veto Day on March 30th.
The Wagner Red Raiders closed out a successful 2025–26 boys basketball season Tuesday night in the SoDak 16, falling to Sioux Falls Christian in Madison. Wagner entered the matchup as the No.
The Lady Raiders opened up the late night session on day 1 by taking on the defending state Champs the Sioux Falls ChristianChargers.
PIERRE — While no one has tracked whether it was worse than last year, officials of the South Dakota High School Activities Association noted that there seemed to be a rise in unsportsmanlike activ
The Wagner boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and nnever looked back Tuesday night, defeating Bon Homme 77-42 in the opening round of the Region 5A tournament.
J OHN 6:12-13 'When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, gather the fragments that remail, that nothing be lost.
M ATTHEW 9:10-13 'And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans ( Tax Collectors) and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu
The Bon Homme Community Choir is preparing for this year's Easter Cantata. 'Savior, Jesus Messiah' is the title for this year's Easter Cantata.
Winter took a chance at reappearing last Wednesday, March 11th in Wagner. The Rotary Club met as usual despite the snow and wind that remained from overnight.
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A card shower was held to celebrate Arnold Horner's 80th Birthday on March 23.
Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.
Tomasita “Tommie” Talsma, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Springfield Assisted Living Center, leaving behind a life marked by love, resilience, and quiet grace.
Marlene (Beck) Myears, age 82 of Lake Andes passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lake Andes Senior Living. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services.
ed his strong work ethic and commitment to learning.
Randy will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his profession, and the friendships he built along the way.
Leo Novak, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by the love of his famil