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HistoricEvEnts15 years ago June 27, 2011High water and its impact on agriculture was the focus of a meeting Sen. John Thune held in Webster with about 30 farmers.South Dakota counties with flood disaster declarations will get some state help with mosquito control.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Webster School Board holds special meeting
Connor Handrahan
Webster School Board met June 15 for a special meeting to discuss the architect’s proposal they mentioned at the June 5 meeting.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Beyond the arrests: Day County confronts substance abuse, recovery resources offer hope
Timothy Gibson
stories@reporterandfarmer.comEvery Friday evening at Freedom Church in Webster, a small group gathers to talk about something many people in rural communities struggle to discuss openly: addiction, mental health and the challenges of everyday life.For William and Cassie Hodge, who now lead the...
Saturday, June 20, 2026
At the grand opening of the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry June 13, Jim Brakefield announced the new library named after Monte and Fran Rougemont. From left, Brakefield can be seen surprising Rougemonts with the announcement of the new expansion. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Rougemonts receive surprise of having section of museum’s new library named after them
Connor Handrahan
At the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry (MWSI) grand opening June 13, Day County residents, Monte and Fran Rougemont were given a surprise relating to the new expansion at the museum.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Day County has seen a drastic increase in water level within the past 30 years and the issues are starting to get addressed. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a meeting at the Day County Courthouse June 30 at 1 p.m. to discuss the issues seen and possible options they have to fix them. Here is what used to be farmland on Bitter Lake, now completely flooded by the rise of water levels. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to meet to discuss lake flooding issue
Connor Handrahan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to hold a meeting June 30 at 1 p.m. at the Day County Courthouse in Community Room 101. According to Harry Knapp, the meeting will discuss options regarding the flooding issue on Bitter Lake.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Officials optimistic about ambulance service, budget to be provided to public
Timothy Gibson
County officials were upbeat about the condition of the ambulance service at the Day County Commissioners meeting June 16.Local citizen Glenn Gebur asked commissioners if all three ambulance vehicles are in good working condition.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Fireworks will be held for family gathering in Day County
Timothy Gibson
Day County Commissioners held a special meeting June 11 to approve a special event permit for Robert Snaza to have fireworks June 13.The next commission meeting is June 16 at 9 a.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Old teaching young and young teaching old at Fort Sisseton Festival
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Old teaching young and young teaching old at Fort Sisseton Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Experiencing Ye olde Renaissance fest
Jerry Nelson
A dragon holding a silver ball in its terrifying teeth was perched next to the gate. It was the first hint we were in for a day of weirdness and wonder.My wife and I recently attended the Siouxland Renaissance Festival.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Langford school releases fourth quarter honor roll
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Langford school released the fourth quarter honor roll for grades six through 12.4.0 GPASixth-Camile Baule-Toledo, Hailey Cole, Ruby Darling, Lydia Honl, Emmett Priebe, Monroe Steiner.Seventh-Dalton Anderson, Booker Hardy, Rylie Jensen, Mya Ronshaugen, Jonah Vander Vorst.Eighth-Ryker Bruns, Lillian...
Saturday, June 13, 2026