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The Grind House Coffee shop will be doing their ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 10th at Noon. The public is invited to attend.
Read moreThe Wagner Community School will hold a regular school board meeting on Monday, June 7 NOTICE DATE CHANGE at 7:00 p.m. in the LDL Room 533.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its spring 2021 dean’s list which includes a total of 303 university students.
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After 47 years of providing electrical service to the Wagner community, Jim Bastemeyer, Jim's Electric, has the opportunity to turn the electrical business over to Allen Westendorf. Al was a former employee of Jim's Electric 20 years ago.
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Where can you enjoy three days of fun? In Lake Andes, the Most Magical Place of 2021, celebrating Fish Days June 4, 5 & 6! One of the Most Wonderful events during Fish Days is the Mr. Carp and Ms. Bullhead competition. This year’s Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead Candidates are ready to make their dreams come true by competing for their 2021 crown. In order for them to achieve this honor, they need your help! Vote for your favorite candidate by tossing some money in their bucket. They will be seen at various events during Fish Days and may have buckets at local businesses. The candidates who raise the most money will be crowned Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead Saturday night during the street dance! Your contribution helps pay for the Fish Days events we all love to attend, so please participate in the tradition!
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Kevin De Jong grew up on his parent's (Herb and Jessie DeJong) farm west of Springfield and graduated from Avon High School in 1968. Kevin and his wife Tonia (Bechtold) also from Avon, reside in Yankton and are the parents of three children and have four grandchildren. Kevin graduated from SDSU with a degree in Ag Business and from the Army War College with a Masters in Strategic Studies.
Read moreScott and Julie Crouse of Vermillion were visitors last Friday morning in the home of Jim and Shirley Yonkers and also visited with Todd Weber who is staying there following his back surgery. In the afternoon, Todd and Shirley drove to Mitchell where they visited their daughter and granddaughter, Nikki Weber, Jayce and Brecklynn, and Derick Gunther.
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Wagner Community School held their commencement ceremony Saturday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. for the Class of 2021. The school is so thankful to all the scholarship donors. The students are very fortunate to have a supportive community. The Wagner High School Native American Education Committee honored all of the seniors for their educational success and presented all seniors with their own personal Star Quilt in honor of their special day. Photography by Denelle
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