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Watertown 911 center visits Day County to discuss dispatch services

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 30, 2026
At the regular Day County Commissioners meeting Jan. 23, Director of Watertown 911 Center Troy VanDusen talked to commissioners about Day County and Watertown’s long history. VanDusen heard Day County talked about possibly moving over to Marshall County for dispatch services.
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News Staff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
LATC honorsLake Area Technical College, Watertown fall 2025 president’s list recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement.
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Full Senate approves six of Attorney General Jackley’s 2026 legislative bills

News Staff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
PIERRE – Six of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s legislative bills, ranging from government transparency to election integrity to protection from illegal drugs and the theft of personal genetic data, received final approval from the State Senate Jan. 22.“These bills focus on what has...
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Here’s what $189 million in rural healthcare funding may mean for SD

Molly Wetsch
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rural South Dakotans may see incremental changes to their health care coverage in the next year after $189 million in funding was awarded to the state, but the most significant improvements will likely take more time, industry leaders said.In his State of the State address Jan. 13, Gov. Larry...
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Three legislative bills on activity association’s radar

Dana Hess
Saturday, January 24, 2026
PIERRE – The South Dakota High School Activities Association is tracking three bills that have surfaced during the 2026 legislative session. The SDHSAA board heard about the bills at its meeting Jan. 21.House Bill 1039 would provide requirements for the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
From left, David Johnson, Frank Clemente, Tyler Johnson and Danny Johnson. Not pictured Mark Pischke. For 17 years, Johnson Lumber has provided hardware for the community and the staff is ready to help with any building or home repair needs.

From left, David Johnson, Frank Clemente, Tyler Johnson and Danny Johnson. Not pictured Mark Pischke. For 17 years, Johnson Lumber has provided hardware for the community and the staff is ready to help with any building or home repair needs.

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Johnson Lumber has quality building materials for all your construction, repair or project needs.

News Staff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Owner/operator Danny Johnson has been in the lumber industry since 1977, starting his career at Holmquist Lumber. Along with his brother David, they’ve been in Webster for 17 years but the business’ history dates back to the start of the community.
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The purse’s infinite space

Jerry Nelson
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Astronomers tell us that somewhere out in the vastness of space there are curious objects known as black holes.
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Nineteen twenty-six

News Staff
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Toboggan hill draws crowdsHistoric15 years ago January 31, 2011Jack and Mary Margaret Jacobs were recipients of the 2010 Citizen of the Year award for their volunteerism in the community.
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