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Court Records

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed May 1-31. Dollar amounts are fine, court costs plus surcharges (if any) respectively: Joseph Kennedy, Webster, resisting arrest, 250.00, 96.

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Edgar McFadden laid the groundwork for decades of wheat breeding success at South Dakota State University that continues to this day

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

BROOKINGS – At the age of 13, Edgar McFadden had big responsibility. It was 1904 and his father was bed-ridden after being gored by a bull. McFadden was charged with managing the family farm near Webster, SD. He planted the crops and watched as his wheat fields turned ripe with a golden hue.

Bri White prepared for a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of the Waubay Roundup rodeo June 14. The first year for the annual rodeo went on despite rain earlier in the day which caused muddy arena conditions. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Rain rain go away

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

Hawk Hill begins his junior bareback riding attempt during the Waubay Roundup rodeo June 14. Hill finished first in the event with a score of 68. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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LET’S RIDE

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Larson gives updates on road, bridge projects

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Talk of renovating the Butler bridge and rebuilding a portion of a Waubay- area roadway are not new topics for Day County Commissioners, yet conversation continued on both items at their June 17 regular meeting.

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USDA releases crop progress report

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

For the week ending June 16 the South Dakota crop report was released by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service reported there were 4.9 days suitable for field work.

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Fire destroys building in Butler

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

A fire broke out June 12 on Main Street of Butler at the Dog House which was owned by Duane Huwe. According to Bristol Fire Chief Preston Hansmeier the department was notified of the fire at 9:50 a.m.Hansmeier said eight Bristol firefighters were on scene along with four trucks.

Cicily Duerre, three, of Bristol picks up some candy June 14 during a parade at the Roslyn Vinegar Festival. Festivities included vinegar tasting, music, a dance performance and the coronation of the Vinegar Queen. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Something sweet

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Grewe joins Coester as co-interim director for county’s ambulance

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Following a two hour and 20 minute executive session for personnel at the June 17 Day County Commissioner meeting new hires were announced for the Day County Ambulance Service, including a new co-interim director. Rob Grewe will join Jason Coester as part time co-interim director.

Delia and Jim Clark sit by their garden in Florence June 17. The couple has been married for 33 years and spent a portion of their life together traveling the western U.S. while living out of their 1979 Pontiac Bonneville. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Clarks enjoy nomadic and frugal living

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, June 21, 2025

After their three children had grown up and moved out, Florence resident Jim Clark and his wife Delia sold what they didn’t need and went on the road, camping in a tent and living out of their 1979 Pontiac Bonneville.

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