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When I look back on the 2025 season of the Lake Andes Farmers Market, I will be grateful for the vendors who became a part of our Farmers Market family. We are not mighty, but we are committed to maintaining a market in Lake Andes. The market offers a time for socializing, learning about new techniques for gardening or food preservation or sharing a recipe for one of the vegetables or fruits we have for sale. It is also fun to see people of all ages visiting the market.
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Area veterans were recognized at a community Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11, in the Wagner School gym. Veterans in attendance introduced themselves and where and when they served. Music was provided by the All State quartets, 5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade, and high school choruses. The event closed with the playing of Taps by Carlos Galindo and Connor Gabel.
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Evelyn Swanson is the October Student of the Month in grades K-2. She hasn't missed a day of school since we started in August. She comes to school daily with a positive mindset and willingness to learn. I can count on her to give me 100% effort on everything she does. Evelyn demonstrates an attitude of gratitude and is a leader within the classroom and to her peers.
Read moreFrom the desk of Senator Mykala Voita - District 21
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The USD School of Health Sciences Complementary and Alternative Medicine research team, in partnership with the South Dakota Human Services Center (HSC), has introduced virtual reality (VR) as a groundbreaking tool in inpatient mental health care.
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The VFW Sponsored Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest and Patriot’s Pen Essay contest provides students from 6th to 12th grade with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed essay. The 2025 - 2026 theme, which is chosen by the National Commander, is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country” This year we had 160 sixth thru eighth grade students enter the Patriot’s Pen contest and 134 ninth thru twelfth grade students enter the Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest. The rules allow 1 student to advance to District competition for every 15 essays that are submitted.
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Representing DC as a quartet at the Annual All-State Orchestra and Choir Concert were: Danae Feenstra, alto (daughter of Dustin and Val Feenstra); Brooklyn Hubers, soprano (daughter of Matt and Rachelle Hubers); Director Beth Maas; Ty Maas (son of Joel and Tracy Maas), tenor; and Jaden Faller (son of Dan and Rachel Faller), bass. Students spent Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, practicing seven pieces of music, including two combined songs with the orchestra. The concert was performed Saturday evening at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Dr. Jeffery Redding was the guest choral director. Dr. Redding is a 2019 Grammy Music Educator Award recipient and is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Florida. He is known for being passionate about finding unity through music, as was evident in his directing style and musical selections. (Concert is available for viewing on the SDHSAA website.)
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