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SDHSAA members to vote on constitutional amendments

Dana Hess

Saturday, April 25, 2026

PIERRE – High schools belonging to the South Dakota High School Activities Association will have a chance to vote on three proposed amendments to the association’s constitution. Sending the amendments to schools for their vote was approved at the association’s annual meeting April 22.

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Railroad raises grade between trains

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

15 years ago May 2, 2011According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau figures Day County has the highest housing vacancy in the state at 31 percent. Some say it’s due to a high number of seasonal homes. Statewide and nationwide, the vacancy rate was 11 percent.

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Working on the waterworks

Jerry Nelson

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The word “plumbing” comes from “plumbum,” the Latin word for lead. That’s a load of hooey. “Plumbum” clearly denotes someone who has a bum crack that is precisely vertical.

Webster Area Elementary put on their spring music concert April 20. The theme was based around western ideas and kids dressed up looking ready for the ranch life. From left, Oakley Ascher, Lucas Breaw and Piper Sichmeller introduce the next song. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Area Elementary spring music concert

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

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A wild turkey hunt at Harvey and Mel’s or three ghosts in the garage

Berdette Zastrow

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Laughing when we drove into his farmyard, my generous farmer friend, Harvey Opitz, said, “Have at it,” as he retreated into his warm house. Blowing snow and low visibilities usually mean fall waterfowl hunting but these conditions made turkey hunting in Day County quite interesting.

Earth Day was April 22 and Webster Area Elementary School honored this day by going outside to clean up dirty areas near the school. From left, Ridge Neuberger, Xavier Wegleitner and Garrett Curran help clean up the back of the school and help save the world one piece of trash at a time. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Students clean up for Earth Day

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Reminder about absentee voting for upcoming election

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 25, 2026

With the South Dakota Primary Election June 2, early voting season is starting. Since the candidate submission deadline was much shorter this year, it’s caused a back up with ballots and citizens haven’t been able to submit their vote.

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Day County Ambulance replaces old stair chair

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 25, 2026

At the regular Day County Commissioner meeting April 21, Day County Ambulance Director Melissa Sackreiter gave an update on calls and some equipment that needs to be replaced. According to Sackreiter, the ambulance service was at 137 calls compared to last year which was 141.

In early April, Slade Owen started working for the Day County Sheriff’s Office as the newest deputy. Owen stated he grew up near Wilmot and spent time in the Enemy Swim and Waubay area as well while growing up. Owen previously worked for Marshall County as a deputy for three years. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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New deputy joins Day County Sheriff’s Office

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Effective April 7, Slade Owen is the newest deputy for the Day County Sheriff’s Office. Slade stated he previously worked for Marshall County for three years, got certified and was a deputy. According to Slade, it was time for change, which is why he came to Day County.

(Above) From left, Jack Snell and TJ Sonstebo start off the comedy side of the Grand March by driving through the armory on a motor-bike. Webster Area’s Grand March was turning into a confetti-water- bubble mess with students laughing as they entertained the crowd. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Area Prom

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

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