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PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered South Dakota’s National Guard and the Department of Public Safety’s Wildland Fire Division and Highway Patrol to provide assistance to those eastern South Dakota communities impacted by Thursday’s severe storms.
Read moreNature 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.
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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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 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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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.
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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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Wagner Community School held their Feather Ceremony on May 13th. The Feather Ceremony is a symbol of hope that the students will soar toward a brighter tomorrow and rewarding future: for themselves, their community, and their tribe. Wambdi- Eagle, is held in high respects by the Dakota/Lakota/ Nakota people. It is said that we use him to carry messages to our creator because he flies so high. The eagle is held in high admirations and to earn a feather is a high honor. The tying of the feathers by a family member of a graduate is a key part to the ceremony. The feather ceremony is a tradition passed down through the years. The tradition has withstood time and all the hardships that Native American people have endured. Jerome Kills Small, an Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation was the master of ceremony for the evening. The Native American students participating in this honor were: Amaya Aungie, Kiwon Baker, Jaylissa Castillo, Alcista Dion, Nikolas Drapeau, Kotey Flying Hawk, Allen Fobb, Dustin Honomichl, Ohitika Johnson, Xander Khadka, Brennan Leines, Jesslynn Lovell-Weston, Daelyn Red Buffalo, Brandon Selwyn, Gordon Shields II, Shai Smejkal, Tawi Star Comes Out, Saxon Ulrich, Azaliyah Williamson, Calvin Wright Jr., Edwin Young, Mirabel Zephier, Tobias Zephier and Zoey Zephier.
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