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Mumps is the local epidemic

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Friday, February 20, 2026

HistoricEvEnts15 years ago February 28, 2011Webster Area High School juniors Annie Gruba, Nick Hofer and Kellen Hempel and senior Briana Bacon walked off with one of the major honors at the seventh annual Fischgaard Short Film Project.

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The Winter Olympics are here

Jerry Nelson

Friday, February 20, 2026

The Winter Olympics have arrived, that quadrennial phenomenon that should be called the “It’s Cold Enough Out There to Freeze the Whiskers Off a Polar Bear.”I have nothing against people who enjoy winter sporting events.

Multiple wrecks occurred across Day County

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Multiple wrecks occurred across Day County

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Friday, February 20, 2026

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Spring load restrictions go on South Dakota Highway 25

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 20, 2026

South Dakota Department of Transportation sent a press release to the public Feb. 13 about the state’s spring load limit restrictions happening Feb. 16-20.

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Case announces retirement from Webster Area principal position after 26 years

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 20, 2026

Webster Area School Board accepted the resignation of elementary and middle school principal Craig Case during their regular meeting Feb. 12 with Case announcing his retirement from the principal position which will come at the end of the school year after 26 years with the school.“The number one...

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Photo searchSee ad in this issue for details on entering the Glacial Lakes Fishing Guide 2026 cover photo contest.

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Ambulance service recap and updates

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 20, 2026

Day County Ambulance Service’s recap of 2025 and progress of 2026 were given at the regular Day County Commissioners meeting Feb. 17.

A good ol’ fashion South Dakota blizzard, complete with freezing rain, snow and high winds, downed tree branches in Webster on E. 3rd St. Feb. 18. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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A good ol’ fashion South Dakota blizzard

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Friday, February 20, 2026

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Westside eventsUpcoming events at Westside Wesleyan Church, Bristol includes Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 and Feb. 22.

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Corrections

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Friday, February 13, 2026

In John Jasper’s story last issue, it was written “his late wife.” Jasper’s wife is still alive.In Tony Lesnar’s bowling story, his wife’s name is Shirley, not Charlotte.

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