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UNDERSTANDING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF PAIN DURING RECOVERY

16 min ago By Kory Zimney, Pt, Dpt, Phd

Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong. Maybe the injury is getting worse, or they “overdid it” the day before.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS

16 min ago By Midwest Mindset

You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run…..Were you singing Kenny Rogers “The Gambler” by the last line? I hope so. In our fast-paced world, we need moments of play and delight amid an ever-flowing river of decisions.What’s for supper?

Sports

AVON LADY PIRATES

55 min ago By News Staff

The Avon Lady Pirates took the win in the SoDak over the Scotland/Menno Trappers to advace to State Tournament in Aberdeen. Action begins for the girls on Thursday, June 4 as they will face off against Hanson at noon.

KOUPAL, KJELDGAARD LEAD WAGNER AT HANSON INVITATIONAL

59 min ago By Submitted By Coach Matt Slaba

The Wagner Red Raiders traveled to Alexandria on Wednesday, May 20, to compete in the Hanson Invitational, facing a strong field of teams from across the region. In the final team standings, the Wagner girls placed ninth with 35 points, while the Wagner boys finished seventh with 51 points.

Columns

Just Thought I'd Ask

16 min ago By News Staff

G ENESIS 24---This chapter fulfills many examples for us to follow; faithfulness, intentional prayers, and how God fulfills these prayers.GENESIS 24:1-4 1) 'And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

Letter to the Editor

6 days ago By News Staff

My husband and I have been following what has recently been written about our neighbor and family friend, Erin Tobin. After reading those pieces, we felt compelled to share our experience—because what we’ve seen simply does not match what has been said.Erin grew up in Colome, just like our family.

Lifestyle

Program Chair Alison Woods with Michaela Jones, HOSA Advisor at Wagner Community High School. Courtesy Photo

Rotary News

16 min ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup

The Wagner Rotary club held a weekly meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Treasurer Craig Krsnak covered the presidential duties, calling the meeting to order with a rap on the Rotary bell. Jeannie Crowe introduced her guest – sister Marita.

Winners are from left: Mersayis Sully, Liam Hansen, Leesi Zephier, Alyani Tyson, Zendaya Cournoyer, Skyler Kocer, Lydia Hill, Kensley Deurmier, and Carter Koupal. Courtesy Photo

POPPY POSTER WINNERS

1 week ago By News Staff

Just before Memorial Day each year, the Wagner American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Poppy Poster Contest for grades 2 to 12 and a Poppy Coloring Contest for first grade and kindergarten. The posters and coloring pages are displayed for Memorial Day in most businesses in Wagner.

Obituaries

SHIRLEY V. KNODEL

55 min ago By News Staff

Shirley Knodel, 77, of Scotland, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Scotland Good Samaritan Center. Shirley’s funeral was Monday, June 1 at Martinus Lutheran Church in rural Utica with Rev. Dean Schroeder and Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.

SANDRA L. SULLY

16 min ago By News Staff

Sandra Lynn Sully, 75, of Wagner, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. A Celebration of Life was held onThursday, May 28 at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.