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What began as a small business of growing flowers in 1957 by local Avon couple, Philip and Ada Mensch, has grown and expanded in ways that surely they never would have expected. Ada and Philip started a small flower growing greenhouse during a time well before today’s norm of having flowers shipped from different world-wide locations, in order to provide the community with flowers for all of their special occasions. After their son, Lyle, returned from college in 1961, he joined the family business. Eventually, Lyle completely took over the family business, growing it into the business it is today. Lyle Mensch’s Wholesale Greenhouse offers more plants, including vegetables andflowersthananyonecouldeverimagine.Thepassion for plants is evident in all that the Mensch’s do.
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Cahoy’s General Store was named 2025 Retailer of the Year by the South Dakota Retailers Association this past December. The Cahoys were presented with their award at an award banquet held in Pierre on January 13.
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As we start the New Year, many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is to be more active. At Prairie Doc, we want all of our viewers to be both healthy and happy. This week, On Call with the Prairie Doc will be showcasing different ways people can incorporate movement into their lives. There is truly something for everyone.
Read moreJanuary serves as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an important time for reflection, awareness, and action. This month is a solemn reminder of the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable among us from one of the most insidious crimes in our society. Today, I want to speak directly to you about what this means for us and how we can all make a difference.
Read moreA planning meeting for the All School Reunion for the former Tabor High School will be held on Sunday, January 19 at the Tabor Community Center at 1:30 p.m. Any alumni wishing to attend the meeting to start making plans is welcome.
Read moreWagner Community School School Board Regular Meeting Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
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A well-deserved honor was recently bestowed upon Avon School District principal, Lindsey Fathke as she was named Region 3 Principal of the Year. Lindsey is in her third year as school principal for the Pirates.
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NIELSEN FINISHES SEVENTH AT SIOUX FALLS LINCOLN FLOYD FARRAND TOURNAMENT
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