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Recent genetic testing reveals a hidden ancestral surprise

Jerry Nelson
Friday, February 13, 2026
The results of a recent genetic test shook me to the core. It seems that I’m not who I thought I was.Some years ago, I sent a saliva sample for genetic testing. The test revealed, unsurprisingly, that I’m 100 percent Norwegian.
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Complaint of juveniles walking through yard

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
Feb. 5No calls.Feb. 6Assisted Sheriff’s Office with traffic stop.Assisted ambulance with medical call at 100 blk. W. 10th Ave.Feb. 7Report of assault at 800 blk. E. 8th St.Feb. 8Seven traffic stops.Feb. 9Two-vehicle accident in business parking lot.
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Parking meter representative to visit Kiwanis

News Staff
Friday, February 13, 2026
HistoricEvEnts15 years agoFebruary 21, 2011Warm weather finally hit the area last week as the thermometer saw temps rise above freezing and started to whittle down the snow accumulation.
Day County had four incidents Feb. 6-7 involving vehicles falling through the ice. The weather has been warm for this time of year and it’s causing the ice to melt. The lake pictured here is Rush Lake and already has multiple spots with visible water. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Day County had four incidents Feb. 6-7 involving vehicles falling through the ice. The weather has been warm for this time of year and it’s causing the ice to melt. The lake pictured here is Rush Lake and already has multiple spots with visible water. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Four incidents of vehicles falling through ice

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 13, 2026
On Feb. 6 and 7 four vehicles fell through Day County lakes due to warm weather melting the lakes. According to Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur, two incidents occurred in the evening Feb. 6 and two in the morning Feb. 7. Chief deputy sheriff Josh Hoven said the two accidents on Feb.
Webster Fire Department personnel from left, LaRome Kwasniewski and assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski respond to a call regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster Feb. 12. The leak was determined to be coming from the feed line of a gas meter and no damage was sustained. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Fire Department personnel from left, LaRome Kwasniewski and assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski respond to a call regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster Feb. 12. The leak was determined to be coming from the feed line of a gas meter and no damage was sustained. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Fire Department responds to gas leak call

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 13, 2026
Webster Fire Department responded to a call Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster.Assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski said the leak originated from a natural gas meter feed line in the building with no injuries or damage being sustained by the incident.
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Waubay’s double header location topic at meeting

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 13, 2026
At the Waubay regular school board meeting Feb. 11, Brienne Soldier voiced her concern about basketball doubleheaders being mostly held in Summit. She said she is hoping in the future the games will be more evenly split because Waubay is missing out on potential proceeds.
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News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
Attends breakfastWebster FFA member and district officer Caleb Gaikowski was among South Dakota state and district FFA officers who hosted over 40 legislators and special guests for the 50th anniversary Legislative Breakfast Jan. 21 in Fort Pierre.
Legislative bills update

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Legislative bills update

Michael Rohl (r)
Friday, February 6, 2026
Below is an update on bills I’ve written as of week four and where they are in the legislative process.SB 3: An act to limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities and townships may require a building permit. Passed committee 4-3 Feb. 4.
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