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The greatest holiday of all time

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The greatest holiday of all time

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 13, 2026

There are many wonderful holidays throughout the year celebrating a wide variety of historic dates and traditional events. From Valentine’s Day to Christmas and International Talk Like a Pirate Day, there’s a little something for everyone to celebrate.

The fantasy behind concerts, music appreciation

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The fantasy behind concerts, music appreciation

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 13, 2026

Concerts are a great joy and great way to appreciate music. I love the experience they provide. A full stadium filled with people who sing and shout for the artist. A stage full of visuals, which are getting better year by year with new technology.

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Compromise is necessary

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Dear Editor,I encourage anyone who has questions or comments about wind towers and setbacks to attend the Planning and Zoning meeting March 6. There will be a representative from the PUC in Pierre attending the meeting to explain the decommissioning of wind towers.

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OLE & LENA

News Staff

Friday, February 13, 2026

Lundquist the Swede was talking down at the corner bar to Ole about the difference between the Italian Mafia and the Norwegian Mofia.“The Italian Mafia makes you an offer you can’t refuse,” said Lundquist.

Tayten Kurkowski of Webster Area gets a grip on Camden Tebay of Dell Rapids Quarriers during their match at North/South Double Dual Feb. 5 in Webster. Kurkowski lost the match 1-4 by decision. Reporter & Farmer | Brianna Jorgenson, Captured Creations Photography

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Webster Area boys take narrow wrestling defeats in home dual meet

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 13, 2026

Webster Area boys varsity wrestlers attended North/South Double Dual Feb. 5 in Webster to face off with Dell Rapids Quarriers and Milbank Bulldogs.

Matters of the heart (and receipt)

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Matters of the heart (and receipt)

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, February 6, 2026

Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on us.One minute it’s January – cold, quiet, practical – and the next minute everything is red, shiny, heart-shaped and suddenly very intentional.

This is man’s true best friend

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This is man’s true best friend

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 6, 2026

I have a four-year-old cat named Hobbes, he is an orange tabby with a striped tail. I got him my first year of college and he’s been quite a friend.

Why most people struggle

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Why most people struggle with remembering names

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 6, 2026

I generally consider myself a non-strongly opinionated person. I don’t really enjoy debating politics or hotly contentious issues.

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Loss of land and income will be ongoing

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

Dear Editor,From the 1880s, our family has been part of Day County. Since the mid 1990s, we have been negatively impacted by high lake levels resulting in lost acreage and income due to water and have burned buildings due to the high lake levels.In 1999, the USGS authored two publications.

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Many issues yet to be addressed

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

Dear Editor,There are many vital issues the Day County Commission has yet to address regarding wind turbine placements.

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