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With the stroke of a single pen, President Joe Biden has given mediocre men the right to steal opportunities from exceptional women.

One of this week’s featured WCS seniors is Nevaeh Zephier. She is the daughter of Jewel Lynn Zephier. Nevaeh goes by several nicknames including Nevi and Veah.

BROOKINGS, South Dakota – A total of 40 members from District Four were awarded their State FFA Degree during the 96th South Dakota FFA Convention, April 18-20, at the Dacotah Bank Center.

Sports

May 1, 2024 - 00:00

The Wagner Red Raiders were defeated by the Parkston Trojans on another very windy day in Parkston on April 25, 2024, with a score of 19-4.

May 1, 2024 - 00:00

Andes Central/Dakota Christian Track team traveled to Armour for the Great Plains Conference Tuesday, April 23. Results are as follows:

Girls:

The Wagner Red Raiders hosted the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix on Monday April 22nd and came up short losing 6-15.

Opinion

May 1, 2024 - 00:00

Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail In the March-April 2024 'South Dakota Magazine' they are promoting the Rail to Trail project.

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

Rail to Trail update.

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

A couple of days ago my wife Brenda and I had a meeting in Aberdeen so we traveled north on highway 281 towards our destination.

South Dakota is enjoying an unusually warm and dry early spring.

Lifestyle

PIERRE, S.D.

The American Legion Auxiliary Greer Unit #11 is honoring Jim Bastemeyer as this month’s Veteran of the Month. Bastemeyer is a Vietnam and Cold War Veteran.

Northeast rural Lake Andes is home to a unique landscape that is a mixture of grasslands and wetlands. This picturesque setting is home to the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge.

The 605 Unity Team is working on the final parts involved with hosting the 4th Annual 605 Unity Jam, that will be held on Sunday, June 9 at the Wagner Lake in Wagner, S.D..

Obituaries

Velda Charlotte Jerke, 91, of Wagner, died Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Lake Andes Senior Living in Lake Andes. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 2 at 2 p.m. at St.

Mariana (Acosta) Peters, 82, of Wagner, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Lake Andes Healthcare Center in Lake Andes. Funeral services were Wednesday May 1 at St.

Katherine Fern Eddy, 70, of Greenwood, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home in Greenwood. Family had private services for her.

May 1, 2024 - 00:00

Arlene Gullikson, 90, of Lake Andes, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at her home in Lake Andes. A one night wake service was held Friday, April 26 at the American Legion Hall in Wagner.