WORKING FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS
Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota; it affects communities large and small across our state.
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PIRATES MAKE A SPLASH AT PRACTICE
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AFTER 51 YEARS, JURRENS ELECTRONICS BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER
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WAGNER CROSS COUNTRY KICKS OFF THEIR 2026 SEASON
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ST. JOSEPH'S INDIAN SCHOOL CELEBRATES 50TH ANNUAL POWWOW
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ANDES CENTRAL CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WEEK
News
LIBRARY NEWS
This past month, the book club of the library read “ Theo of Golden” by Alex Levi. The members were delighted by this novel. It is currently number one on the New York Times Best Sellers List. It was interesting to note that this is Mr.
Sports
ANDES CENTRAL CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WEEK
Andes Central celebrated its 2026 Homecoming August 24–28 with a full week of activities, dress-up days and school spirit.Students began the week with Patriotic Day on Monday, followed by Twin Day on Tuesday, Neon Day on Wednesday, Celebrity Look-Alike Day on Thursday, and Spirit Day on Friday.
EXPERIENCED RUNNERS LEAD AVON XC TEAM INTO NEW SEASON
The Avon cross country team heads into the 2026 season with a good group of returning runners, along with several newcomers ready to see what they can accomplish this fall. Avon has nine runners out for cross country this season, with eight boys and one girl.
Columns
ARE YOU DOING IT?
Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D. Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 P SALM 16: 7-9 'I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
DO YOU FOLLOW THIS SCRIPTURE?
Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D. Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 H ebrews11: 1 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Lifestyle
EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE AT 19TH ANNUAL WAGNER CANCER WALK
The 19th Annual Wagner Cancer Walk was held on a beautiful evening Saturday, August 8, at Wagner Lake, bringing together cancer survivors, families, friends, and community members for an evening of hope and remembrance.
Rotary News
The Wagner Rotary Club gathered for its regular Wednesday meeting on July 22. President Jeff Doom made his arm vibrate as he whacked the Rotary Bell to bring members to order. Rotary Grace was said and then a delicious roast beef meal by Valley Pump was enjoyed by all.
Obituaries
RUSSELL P. BECHTOLD
Funeral services for Russell Bechtold, 85, of Avon, were Friday, August 28 at Zion Lutheran Church in Avon. Burial was in the Trinity Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Avon. Peters Funeral Chapel in Avon was in charge of arrangements.
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
A Rosary Service for Joseph Anderson, age 70, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Platte and Wagner, will be held at St. John Catholic Church in Wagner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 4. The funeral Mass will be at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Platte at 11:00 a.m.
Special Sections
')">AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE
The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
