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Communications contest was at Day County Courthouse July 14. Day County youth who competed in the illustrated talk category are from left, front, Ava Schulz, Addy Siglin, Brynlee Eidahl; back, Rylee Wik, Jonathan Fosheim and Lola Wells. Not pictured is Brooke Meland. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Communications contest was at Day County Courthouse July 14. Day County youth who competed in the illustrated talk category are from left, front, Ava Schulz, Addy Siglin, Brynlee Eidahl; back, Rylee Wik, Jonathan Fosheim and Lola Wells. Not pictured is Brooke Meland. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST
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County officials respond to state audit findings

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, July 25, 2026
State Auditor Kasey Ingraham found Day County exceeded state conflict-of-interest spending limits for purchases from businesses connected to two county commissioners, though state officials described the issue as a minor procedural deficiency rather than fraud or misuse of public funds.Ingraham...
Waubay Fun Fest was July 17-18. WIth Main Street full of festive fun, one entertaining area was where the antique tractors were parked. From left, Peyton and Finn Frank and Tommy Kampa play around the tractors and enjoy seeing the machines close up. See more on 7. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Waubay Fun Fest was July 17-18. WIth Main Street full of festive fun, one entertaining area was where the antique tractors were parked. From left, Peyton and Finn Frank and Tommy Kampa play around the tractors and enjoy seeing the machines close up. See more on 7. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Looking back through time

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Looking back through time
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Last chance to get out to vote

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, July 25, 2026
South Dakota’s very first gubernatorial runoff election is just about to end, but there is still time to get out to vote. Although the time for voter registration has passed, for those who have registered and haven’t voted yet, there is still just a few days left to get in to vote.
Sitting on display for 12 years has caused the last flag flown over Fort Sisseton to collect a bit of dust. Here, Mia Higginbotham, a summer intern at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park who is studying textile conservation at Arizona State University. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Sitting on display for 12 years has caused the last flag flown over Fort Sisseton to collect a bit of dust. Here, Mia Higginbotham, a summer intern at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park who is studying textile conservation at Arizona State University. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Cleaning the Stars and Stripes, 12 years later

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, July 25, 2026
In the north barracks of Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, a 140-year-old American flag has sat on display since 2014.
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Game, Fish & Parks Commission meet in Webster

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 17, 2026
South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) met July 9-10 in Webster for the regular commissioner meeting. Many topics were discussed regarding the entire state of South Dakota, but only a few items truly apply to Day County. This is a report of some of the items Day County residents can be aware of.
The Angel Memorial Garden comes to life each spring along the shore of Blue Dog Lake, where Waubay community members led by Brenda Holscher, pictured center, plant flowers and perennials to remember loved ones. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

The Angel Memorial Garden comes to life each spring along the shore of Blue Dog Lake, where Waubay community members led by Brenda Holscher, pictured center, plant flowers and perennials to remember loved ones. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Angel garden springs from empty lot to help a community remember

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 17, 2026
On the shore of a peaceful corner of Blue Dog Lake, a vibrant garden comes to life each spring, carrying a meaning much deeper than first meets the eye.Sunlight spills across winding flower beds where colorful blooms sway gently in the lake breeze.
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Minnesota man killed in crash near Pierpont

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 17, 2026
A 51-year-old man from Rochester, MN, died July 15 after being struck by a commercial truck in a crash outside of Pierpont, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at about 10:43 p.m. at the intersection of 130th St. and 412th Ave. Authorities said the man and a 53-year-old...
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