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Three years ago, Brandon Williams decided that he wanted to try to hunt for bobcats. What started out as trying to trap bobcats ended up leading Williams to become successful in hunting mountain lions. On January 19, 2025, the male mountain lion that Williams had been tracking for the past two years walked by his trail camera. Williams began tracking the cat and was able to tree the seven-year-old, 154-pound mountain lion before taking the kill shot.
Read moreGreer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on January 16, 2025 at the Post Home with 13 members present.
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After 74 years of service to the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital – Avera, the hospital auxiliary will be dissolving as of February 26th at their final meeting. The Wagner Hospital Auxiliary was first established in January of 1951 with the only requirements for membership being paying yearly dues and having an interest in the hospital. The Tyndall Hospital Auxiliary helped the Wagner chapter establish their Constitution and By-laws, which included their mission statement. The mission of the auxiliary is to “be a united endeavor of the members to establish and promote the interests and general welfare of the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital.” The Wagner Hospital Auxiliary is one of only seven hospital auxiliaries left in South Dakota, the other units are Burke, Rapid City, Huron, Redfield, Mobridge and Aberdeen.
Read moreValentine's Day is traditionally a time for celebrating love, affection, and appreciation for those who hold special places in our hearts. While roses, chocolates, and sweet messages are the norm, it's also a perfect opportunity to reflect on a different kind of love—the deep and unwavering love for country and the sacrifice that comes with it.
Read moreI’ve now been Governor of South Dakota for about 2 weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as Governor, Senate Bill 7, which bans Sanctuary Cities in South Dakota.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its fall 2024 dean’s list which includes 22 graduate students and 381 undergraduate students.
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