Former sheriff, mayor Hillestad dies in office

For a second time consecutively, a mayor has died in office at Waubay.Serving his community just 18 days before his passing, former Day County Sheriff and newly elected Waubay Mayor Barry Hillestad died May 23 at his home. He was 67.He was sworn in as mayor at Waubay City Council’s May 5 meeting after running unopposed for the position this spring. His term followed the city’s...

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