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Marlene (Beck) Myears, age 82 of Lake Andes passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lake Andes Senior Living. Her wishes were to be cremated with no formal services. The Opsahl- Kostel Funeral Home & Onsite Crematory, Yankton is assisting with the service details.
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The opioid crisis isn’t something happening “somewhere else.” It’s affecting families, friends, and neighbors in communities all across South Dakota. That’s why having simple, life-saving tools readily available matters so much. One of the most effective tools we have is naloxone, often known by the brand name Narcan. It can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes and give someone a second chance at life.
Read morePIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Supreme Court has affirmed the convictions of Hazen Hunter Winckler, rejecting claims that the State lacked jurisdiction over criminal offenses occurring at the Charles Mix County courthouse and jail.
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April 13-17, 2026 — Wagner Community School — will be celebrating Hope Week to raise awareness about mental health, to strengthen connections, and to prevent suicide in the Wagner school and community.
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