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(First Feb. 17)ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETINGThe citizens of the Township of Valley in the County of Day and who are qualified to vote at general elections are hereby notified that the annual township meeting for said township will be held at the home of Jacob Zimmerman, 14648 423rd Ave., Bristol in said...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Mount Rushmore fireworks to return next year, mixing a spectacle with fire risks and other problems
Seth Tupper
Mount Rushmore will host an Independence Daythemed fireworks display next year, bringing worldwide attention to the national memorial and South Dakota, but also bringing concerns about potential forest fires, water pollution, litter and other problems.South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Attorney General Jackley praises Senate for passing government accountability legislation
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PIERRE – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praised the State Senate for passage of Senate Bill 62 Feb. 18, which would establish mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and to provide a penalty.The bill was approved 33-2 and now goes to the...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
POLICE REPORT
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Feb. 13Report of individual receiving spam phone calls.Feb. 14Unlocked door for apartment tenant at 1100 blk. E. 7th St.Feb. 15Assisted ambulance with medical call at 200 blk. W. 1st Ave.Feb. 16 No calls.Feb. 17Assisted ambulance with medical call at 1100 blk.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Fire subdued after consuming half of Waubay home
Brenner Cariveau
Waubay Fire Department responded to calls of a house fire in the late afternoon Feb. 15 near the corner of 2nd St. and 4th Ave. where half of a home was engulfed in flames.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Birds benefit from students’ gift
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BIRDS BENEFIT FROM STUDENTS’ GIFT
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Patriot House provides solace through fishing, outdoor opportunity
Brenner Cariveau
Non-profit group American Heroes Outdoors created Patriot House, an ice shack intended for veterans use, has been in operation since winter 2023.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Day County Sheriff’s Office bracing for staffing shortages after plans fall through
Brenner Cariveau
As the Feb. 18 Day County Commissioners meeting was underway, Day County Sheriff, Jerred Schreur received approval to begin advertisement for a part time dispatcher and announced an expected hire to assume the role of deputy has since fallen through which sparked conversations of short staffing...
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Waubay School teacher Jill Beers is heading towards retirement at the end of this school year after over 40 years in education. Here, Beers takes in the All-State Chorus last fall in Sioux Falls. Reporter & Farmer |Subscriber Snapshot
After 43 years of music education, Beers heads for retirement
Brenner Cariveau
A career spanning over four decades in one specific field is a rare feat, especially one in education.
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Day County has been experiencing temperatures consistently below zero spanning Feb. 17-21, but cold temperatures do not stop movement of local wildlife. Here, alongside the intersection near 143rd St. and 433rd Ave. tracks are visible in the snow drifts. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau
Moving through the cold
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Moving through the cold
Saturday, February 22, 2025