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It’s hard to believe we are approaching the finish line. The second to last week of session brought many appropriations bills to the floor.

PIERRE — A report on this year’slegislativebillsthatmay haveaffectedtheSouthDakota High School Activities Association led to a warning about state associations that are suffering from legislative i

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

As I’m writing this on Saturday afternoon it’s hard to believe there are only four days left in the Session and by the time you read this it could be over.

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

Week eight down and one week left to go for the 101st Legislative Session. In appropriations this week we rolled through budget setting for departments that didn’t have much change from last year.

Sports

PIERRE — Scheduling difficulties, as well as other factors, may lead to the demise of the state wrestling duals tournament.

The Avon Pirates traveled to Alcester on March 2 to take on Alcester/Hudson in an exciting matchup that went into overtime, with the Pirates pulling out a 63-60 victory.

After finishing as state runner-up the past two seasons, Gannon Knebel of the Wagner Red Raiders made sure his final trip to the top stage ended just the way he had envisioned since he was four yea

The Wagner boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and nnever looked back Tuesday night, defeating Bon Homme 77-42 in the opening round of the Region 5A tournament.

Opinion

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

M ATTHEW 9:10-13 'And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans ( Tax Collectors) and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Mar 3, 2026 - 11:44

M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

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P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Lifestyle

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

10 Years Ago - 2016

Wrestling has long been woven into the fabric of Wagner, and for brothers Jay and Dan Swatek, the sport has shaped more than four decades of competition, mentorship, and lifelong lessons.

Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are a few of the natural hazards that strike this part of the country.

Area youth and first-time hunters will have the opportunity to complete their hunter education certification during a three-day course scheduled for March 26–28, 2026.

Obituaries

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

Eugene Dressler was born October 2, 1930 on a farm near Claflin, KS, the son of Ernest and Caroline (Budig) Dressler.

Mar 10, 2026 - 12:26

Leo Novak, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by the love of his famil

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Aaron Lee Wyman was born September 15, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana to Forrest (Woody) and Wilma Wyman. Aaron attended special education classes in Muncie from pre-K through 12th grade.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.