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Emerald Ash Borer makes its way to northeast South Dakota

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Emerald Ash Borer makes its way to northeast South Dakota

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has finally made its way into northeast South Dakota. Two reports were confirmed in Milbank and Watertown earlier this spring. The trees in decline show that the pest had been present for several (three plus) years.

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Fraudulent phone calls and emails remain common

News Staff

Friday, July 11, 2025

R eport June 26Report of scam by phone call and e-mail; nothing lost.Called to assist intoxicated person at city park.June 27Accidental 911 call at city pool.Accidental 911 call at W. 6th Ave.Couple arguing over belongings at 200 W. 8th Ave.Twenty-nine traffic stops.June 28Assisted ambulance with...

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Attorney General Jackley announces Clark man charged in recent murder

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Friday, July 11, 2025

PIERRE - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Clark man has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in the death of a Clark resident July 9.Bowen Fladland, 34, was arrested July 9 after a deceased female was found at a Clark residence.

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Museum seeks additional funding for future projects

Annie Witt

Friday, July 11, 2025

At the July 8 commissioners meeting held at the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry commissioners discussed preliminary 2026 department budgets, which will be reviewed in more detail at the next meeting July 22 at the Day County Courthouse.There are minimal increases with exceptions of an...

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Council approves purchase of land for ballpark

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Friday, July 11, 2025

15 years ago July 19,2010Cancer fighters will walk around the pathway in the battle against cancer at Day County’s 11th annual American Cancer Society event - this year titled Celebration of Hope.Musical group and performers of Spoudazo Insideout performed and shared a message of the gospel at St....

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US Senate committee members spar over forestry and wildfires

Jacob Fischler

Friday, July 11, 2025

Members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee differed along party lines at a Thursday hearing about how the U.S. Forest Service should partner with states and how the federal wildfire response should be organized.Senators of both parties emphasized the importance of working...

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South Dakota Supreme Court rules against neighbors in now-moot prison site dispute

John Hult

Friday, July 11, 2025

The South Dakota Supreme Court handed a legal loss Thursday, July 10, to opponents of a Lincoln County prison site lawmakers have already abandoned.In a unanimous ruling, the justices decided that Lincoln County residents don't have the right to force the state to adhere to local zoning...

Webster Public Library’s summer reading program party attendees pose for a picture at Izaak Walton in Webster June 30. Sitting in front row from left are Harlyn Deutsch, Amelia Keintz, Aubree Kwasniewski, Huntley Aadland, Berkley Matthews, Jadyn Campbell, Laynie Bjerke, Isaiah Campbell, Arabella Ewing, Beatrix Howe, Leo Siemonsma, Harlow Heupel, Leah Waldner and Ally Moos. Kneeling from left are Rhett Kuecker, Kohenn Konradi, Tyler Acree, Morgan Snaza, River Marko, Audie Kuecker, Harrison Fosheim, Nixon Deu

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Celebrating reading

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Friday, July 11, 2025

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Plat sparks concerns for Webster residents

Annie Witt

Friday, July 11, 2025

At the July 6 Webster City Council meeting several concerned residents voiced their frustration over the sale of a plat located north of town past the industrial park.The land is currently owned by the Webster Area Development Corporation (WADC) and has been re-platted and sold to another...

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Shoreline project spurs permitting concerns

Annie Witt

Friday, July 11, 2025

During the Day County Planning and Zoning Board meeting during the regular commission meeting July 7 at the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry, concerns were raised regarding land use procedures, permitting processes and communication between property owners and local officials.The discussion...

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