Opinion

Odd hobbies and phases I had as a kid

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Odd hobbies and phases I had as a kid

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, January 30, 2026

Hobbies are a part of most people lives in one way or another, some for decades while others are short-lived obsessions.

Weird obsession with cleanliness

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Weird obsession with cleanliness

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 30, 2026

I have a weird obsession with being clean. I’m constantly washing my hands and wiping my things down with a disinfecting wipe. It’s funny because its only with certain things, my computer and desk, my phone and personal belongings, pretty much anything I touch regularly needs to be wiped down.

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Fundamental responsibility is protecting residents

News Staff

Friday, January 30, 2026

Dear Editor,Protecting the health, safety and welfare of Day County residents is a fundamental responsibility of the Day County Commission. It is also the responsibility of the Day County Action Alliance (DCAA).

Winter blues don’t have to win here

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Winter blues don’t have to win here

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Winter in South Dakota is not for the faint of heart. The days are short, the wind has opinions and the sun often feels like a rumor.

My favorite football memory, the infamous giant moth incident

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My favorite football memory, the infamous giant moth incident

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, January 24, 2026

I have many meaningful memories from my time playing high school football. During that time I learned how to be a better leader, how to support my teammates and deal with adversity.

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OLE & LENA

News Staff

Saturday, January 24, 2026

At one time Ole ran a dairy farm and did pretty well.

Dream big, just don’t get caught sleeping

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Dream big, just don’t get caught sleeping

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, January 24, 2026

I encourage people to dream big and chase your goals. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, but I believe it should be realistic. As a kid, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I usually wouldn’t give a solid answer and took a more realistic approach.

How I come up with a new column every week

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How I come up with a new column every week

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, January 16, 2026

I have been asked several times since I started writing for the paper how we come up with new ideas for columns and stories every single week.

Money is the root of all evil

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Money is the root of all evil

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 16, 2026

It’s quite unfortunate money is something people need to live a normal life, unless someone can survive in the wilderness, which I don’t think I could. I believe strongly money can cause corruption. Not everyone who has money is a bad person, but it’s the temptation money gives you.

It gets lonely at the top, surround yourself with those who understand

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It gets lonely at the top, surround yourself with those who understand

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, January 16, 2026

Sometimes you hear about a thing and decide to sign up before you even have the chance to talk yourself out of it.

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