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Potential gas leak on main street

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Friday, February 20, 2026

RePoRt Feb. 12Report of gas smell in business on 700 blk. Main St..Feb. 13Called to check welfare of motorist who didn’t return home; they were located safe.Feb. 14 No calls.Feb. 15Accidental 911 call at 200 blk.

Judy Robertson just turned 85 on Valentine’s Day. Robertson said even after all this time, she still loves to talk to people. She explained, being at Sun Dial is fun because they can have visitors and she’s able to talk to everyone who stops by. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Passions will guide your path for life

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 20, 2026

Judy Robertson was born 1941 on Valentines Day in Ironton, Ohio. Robertson was the oldest of eleven kids and she said her family moved around to a few different places until finally having a more permanent home in Texas. Since a young age, Robertson stated she enjoyed dancing and talking to people.

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Organizatio+ns

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Progressive ReadingProgressive Reading Circle met at Carol McFarland’s. Fran Rougemont introduced her daughter, Jamie Mack, executive director of Goss Theater, Watertown. Jamie spoke on the history of the opera house and the variety of programs offered to the community. Jan Ingalls presided.

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

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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.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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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.

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AnniversAries

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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.

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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

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All American Saddle Club year-end awards

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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.

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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.

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.

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Annual knights of columbus free throw contest

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Friday, January 30, 2026

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