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Webster Area Elementary and Middle School principal Craig Case announced his retirement from the position at the end of the school year after 26 years in the role. Case made it clear Webster is his home and he plans on remaining in the area regardless of the transitional period in his career. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Area Elementary and Middle School principal Craig Case announced his retirement from the position at the end of the school year after 26 years in the role. Case made it clear Webster is his home and he plans on remaining in the area regardless of the transitional period in his career. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Case to retire after 26 years as Webster Area principal

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 7, 2026
After 26 years of serving as Webster Area Elementary and Middle School’s principal Craig Case has announced his retirement from the position at the end of the school year.Case grew up in Staples, MN and attended Itasca Community College where he pursued an associate of arts degree and played...
Discussing Alice Simonson’s life and accomplishments are, from left, Carol, Alice and Bob Simonson. Alice Simonson is set to be announced as the oldest person living in South Dakota March 9. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Discussing Alice Simonson’s life and accomplishments are, from left, Carol, Alice and Bob Simonson. Alice Simonson is set to be announced as the oldest person living in South Dakota March 9. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Simonson is 108 years of living history

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, March 7, 2026
A Day County resident is thought to be the oldest living person in South Dakota.
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Elected to councilAGC of South Dakota announced members of its 2026 board of directors, including officers, directors and elected council members, who were recognized during the state convention in Sioux Falls.
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A missing senator, a failed search and two dead data center bills: State Senate’s chaotic day

Joshua Haiar & Seth Tupper
Saturday, February 28, 2026
PIERRE – A member’s unexplained absence and an unsuccessful search for him contributed to the defeat of two bills intended to incentivize data centers Feb. 24 during a chaotic afternoon for South Dakota state senators.“It’s not a good look for the Senate,” said Sen. Tim Reed, R-Brookings.The absent...
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Lawmaker was missing during one of Legislature’s busiest days and during two crucial votes on data center bills

Joshua Haiar
Saturday, February 28, 2026
PIERRE – Republican state Sen. John Carley of Piedmont said his unexplained absence from the entire Senate floor session during one of the busiest days of South Dakota’s annual legislative session – which led his colleagues to launch a search for him – was because of a medical appointment.“I had an...
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Amateur archeology

Jerry Nelson
Saturday, February 28, 2026
I have been doing a bit of amateur archeology lately, digging deep, excavating through layers of an all-but-forgotten past.
Automobile ownership decreases train passengers

Automobile ownership decreases train passengers

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Automobile ownership decreases train passengers

News Staff
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Historic15 years ago March 7, 2011With another bad winter under their belt, homeowners in the Waubay area are facing even more threats of high water from Bitter and other surrounding lakes.
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Multiple accidents happen in weather event

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Four accidents occurred in Day County Feb. 19. According to Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur, these accidents took place throughout the day and no injuries were reported for any of the accidents. Schreur stated these accidents weren’t caused by anyone and it was just unfortunate weather and timing.
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