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South Dakota has one of the lowest overall state tax burdens in the country, largely because it does not tax individual income and lacks several major statewide taxes.

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Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

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From the Files of the Avon Clarion

The 2016 Avon Prom was held this past Saturday with 'A Touch of Class' as the theme.

As a physician assistant who has served this community for over 25 years, I have worked with many providers. Erin Tobin stands out, and I am proud to support her for District 21 Senate.

Sports

Applications are currently being accepted for Preschool Enrollment at Avon School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be four years of age by August 31.

On Monday, the Avon Lady Pirates defeated the Freeman Marion Phoenix in softball in a wild cold game at Yankton Sertoma Park.


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The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday,

Opinion

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Has it ever occurred to you that there is no time in heaven? There is eternity past and eternity future and eternal life, but no time.

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RESURRECTION SUNDAY As of this writing we celebrated the most wonderful day the celebration of the culmination.. of the obedience of Jesus Christ.

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M ATTHEW 8: 28-32 'And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man migh

As a District 21 agriculture producer, I’ve spent my life working the land, growing crops, and doing everything I can in hopes of passing something on to my children.

Lifestyle

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'Headin’ For A Weddin’' By Le Roma Greth on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. Both performances will be at 7:00 p.m.

Asia Abdo, Nettlynn Iron Cloud , Char’lee Romero, and Aubrey Fast Horse organized a community school project to dye Easter eggs with the Lake Andes Senior Living Home residents on April 1 with Ms.

Ashlyn Koupal has once again been named the Class A Player of the Year by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association, earning the top honor for the second year in a row.

The South Dakota State Square, Folk, and Round Dance Association, is sponsoring the Spring State Square Dance Festival in Sioux Falls.

Obituaries

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Celebration of Life services will be held for Ben DeGroot, 44, of Willmar, MN on Saturday April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Chauncey Cletus Blaine, 42, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Funeral services were Monday, April 13 at the Marty Community Center.

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Matilda P Martin, 82, of Wagner, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Avera Queeen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, due to complications of pneumonia.

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A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner with burial to follow at the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Wagner.