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George Eagleman is an 82-year-old from Rosebud and has always had a passion for learning. Eagleman said he tries to learn everything he wasn’t taught and wants to teach the younger generation. Being from a reservation, Eagleman states he thinks language is extremely important for people to learn. Language allows people to bond and Lakota, a Native American dialect, is a way for community members to do that. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

An enduring pursuit to continue learning

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 13, 2026

George Eagleman was born in 1944 and grew up on the Rosebud reservation. He is currently living at Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center and has been there for about four years. Eagleman is a positive thinker and a joker. He said he has learned a lot in life and likes to shares his knowledge with others.

BY THE NUMBERS

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

Food pantryDuring the month of January, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 129 households totaling 4,092 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry is in need of vegetables, fruit, cereal and empty egg cartons.

AnniversAries

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

Wed 30 yearsMichael and Pauline Wilson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Feb. 6. Greetings may be sent to 501 W. 8th Ave. Apt. 5, Webster, SD 57274. They have two sons, Quentin and Damien Wilson, a daughter and son-inlaw, April and Nate Peterson.

Board members discuss new open meeting laws

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 6, 2026

RoundupRoslyn held their regular town meeting Feb 2. During the meeting board members discussed renewing South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance intergovernmental agreement. This agreement provides liability, property and crime coverage to the town.

All-American Saddle Club honors were presented at their year end awards banquet. Pictured, from left, front are, Kira Christians, Echo Wess, Kylie Brandlee, Jaycee Brandlee, Rylee Tunby; middle, Madilyn Stahl, Nina Rasmussen, Taya Sandal, Logan Wik, Jackson Sandal, Cheyenne Christians, Gabby Duenwald, Ella Mundt; back, Kenlee Hommel, Fidelia Rasmussen, Elin Voss, Carlee Wik, Gage Wik, Jase Voss, Joseph Dutenhoffer and Lily Mundt. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

All American Saddle Club year-end awards

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

All American Saddle Club held a year-end awards banquet based off of the three horse shows held during the summer at Day County Fairgrounds horse arena. Grand and reserve awards were given in each class based on accumulated points.

A stroke of luck with a catch

Berdette Zastrow

Friday, January 30, 2026

Part oneNever say, “I’m not buying a ticket because I never win a thing. I’m just not lucky.” I used to say that all the time, but after a while, my luck changed. It started at Ducks Unlimited events at the dice game. I won a .22-caliber rifle, my first. Then followed a .

Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan Eleven kids won first place for their age group in Knights of Columbus annual free throw contest. Winners are planning to attend the regional competition at Roncalli Elementary School Feb. 1. From back left, Landen Lee, Lindsey Butler, Carlee Wik, Kellin Boik, Tak Lesnar, from front left, Libby Hugget, Logan Wik, Keisha Rencountre, Tryan Gaikowski, Larissa Butler and Kellin Boik.

Annual knights of columbus free throw contest

News Staff

Friday, January 30, 2026

Barn destroyed in Bristol fire

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Bristol Fire Department responded to a call at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15 for a barn fire at 14308 423rd Ave. south of Bristol and were on scene for two hours along with Webster Fire Department who responded for mutual aid.

Head on collision on Rush Lake

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, January 24, 2026

A two car head on collision on U.S. Hwy. 12, Mile 351, Rush Lake, was reported Jan. 16 at 7:04 a.m. According to Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur, Waubay Fire Department, Day County Sheriff’s Department, Day County Ambulance Service, South Dakota Highway Patrol and Game, Fish & Parks were on scene.

ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Catholic DaughtersCatholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X met with a potluck after mass. Four officers, 19 members, and guests from the parish were in attendance. Matthew Mork presented the program on the Canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis.

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