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Many came out to enjoy the Annual Pickstown Fourth of July Parade. The Lake Andes Fire trucks drove through along with several festive golf carts including one for Fish Days Royalty. Photography by Denelle.
Read moreOn July 16th, 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. 988 calls will be routed to South Dakota’s only National Suicide Prevention Lifeline center, The Helpline Center, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, 1-800- 273-8255. 988 will offer rapid access to behavioral health support through connection with trained crisis specialists.
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dante and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Wagner held their joint summer religious education program Lumen Christi--Light of Christ June 24th - 28th, 2022 for grade school students. An evening session was held for the junior high and high school students. The parishes enjoyed a potluck and family night on Wednesday and the kids enjoyed the water fight fun on Thursday. Picture in the center, left to right: Maria Dvoracek, Grace Johanson, Fr. Jim Friedrich, Micah Impecoven, and Matthew Harris.
Read moreLast week the 150th Niobrara Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota adopted a remembrance prayer for the boarding and residential school children.
Read moreOhinni wichaunkiksuyapi kte. We will always remember them.
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Representing South Dakota at the National Shooting Sports Championships was Bradley Dangel from Charles Mix. He placed 8th in silhouettes and 10th place overall. Team South Dakota placed 5th overall in the sweepstakes. Courtesy Photos.
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Back when I last fished Saskatchewan’s Lake Besnard in the mid-nineties, the plentiful walleyes ran about 15 inches in length with a 17 inch fish being exceptional. This year our Kisch family group netted two fish over 25 inches with numerous fish running over 23 inches. How does one explain this?
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Summertime. For most, this signals thoughts of warm weather and good times with family and friends. Sadly, what brings happiness for some can trigger stress and sorrow for others. In the words of a Vietnam War veteran, “The fourth of July was once my favorite holiday with friends and family…but now it is a day I wish never existed.”
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