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You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.” But robust scientific evidence, including X-rays, MRIs, population surveys and long-term data, tells a different story: recreational running doesn’t increase the risk of hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, it may reduce it.
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MADISON, S.D., Aug. 6, 2025 – Dakota State University student Chelsey Moad is student teaching special education for the fall semester in the Andes Central School District. Moad is an elementary education and special education major from Wagner, South Dakota.
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With the start of the new school the library is looking to develop programs which encourage reading at all ages. On the state level the South Dakota Library Association has a committee that nominates books for children in the following age ranges ; grades PreK-1 for Prairie Bud, grades 2-3 for Prairie Bloom, and grades 4-5 for Prairie Pasque. The library has invested in these 12 books for each age range and is currently developing an incentive program for those students who participate.
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Howard Bich, a former teacher and coach at Wagner High School, recently competed at the National Senior Games in Des Moines, IA at age 85 1/2. He competed in the 85-89 age category and was awarded multiple gold and silver medals.
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Ashlyn Koupal announced on social media this past weekend that she has committed to the University of Nebraska women’s basketballteam. Congratulations Ashlyn, we are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see you backonthecourt for the 20252026 season. Courtesy Photo
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WAGNER LOCALS PARTICIPATE IN BULLS AND BREAKAWAY EVENT
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