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On a cold and windy day, December 16, 2021, The Yankton Sioux’s Marty Indian School begin their first round of bracket play in the Paha Sapa bracket. The Lady Braves coming in at the number one seed easily defeated the Takini Skyhawks. It was the Lady Braves defense of pressure that help them score 61 points in the first half. Jayla Bruguier scored 29 points, 8 steals and 8 rebounds. Hawk Bear had 17 points, 8 steals, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 1 block. Neveah Medicine Horn had 14 points, 6 steals, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and a block. Genesis Patterson added 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and a block. The team had a total of 29 steals. KDKO Players of the Game for Marty was Hawk Bair, and for Takini Skyhawks Amiyah St. John with 9 points, 5 rebounds and a block. The Braves won 80-19. They advanced to the semi finals versus Todd County JV.
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With 2022 nearly upon us, so too is the tradition of the New Year’s resolution. Merriam-Webster defines the New Year’s resolution as “a promise to do something differently in the new year.” I would argue that in practice, the resolution is less of a promise and more of a hope or intention.
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As I approach my 80th birthday, I have become increasingly aware that my hunts and fishing trips won’t go on forever. I’ve already slowed down more than I let on, and from time to time I’ve alluded to this in past columns. The December 2021 issue of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine contains the article “50 Reasons Adults Quit Hunting” by Josh Honeycutt. I’m not going to parade through all of Honeycutt’s reasons, but I will touch those I feel are most relevant.
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Friday, December 17th, many community members lined main street to watch the Wagner Parade of Lights. It was sponsored by Custom Touch, Sip Homestead Farms, Buches, Commercial State Bank, Bouza Construction and Lumberyard. The floats did not dissapoint, Santa made his appearance and Commercial State Bank handed out hot dogs and coffee. More photos on Page 6. Photos by Jenna Hemenway.
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The Wagner Rotary Club met on Wednesday, December 15th for its regular weekly meeting with no guests present and Pastor Laurie Kidd offering a prayer for the beautiful sunshiny day. She asked for help for all those who were not present due to illness.
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Santa made his stop at the Wagner Theater Sunday, December 19th. The Theatre had a free movie playing for the kids with popcorn and pop. The chamber turkey drawing was also announced and 18 lucky winners received turkeys.
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North Point Recreation Area held their North Pole at North Point event Friday and Saturday. Saturday Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a visit. They also had hayrides and many activities at each cabin including crafts, hot cider, letters to Santa and soldiers.
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