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Sports fans can be a little crazy

Sports fans can be a little crazy

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Sports fans can be a little crazy

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, June 13, 2026
It’s kind of sad and funny how crazy sports fans can get depending on how their teams do. I realize I don’t follow any sport closely enough to fully understand everything that happens, but I think people can have a bit of an overreaction.
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We missed it and I’m sorry

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Day County Commissioners gave themselves a $2,080 per year salary raise at the beginning of the year and we at the paper missed it due to the subtle way they included themselves in the motion.I am here to say I am sorry for failing the public of Day County by not having caught this sooner, for...
Passing the time while driving

Passing the time while driving

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Passing the time while driving

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, June 6, 2026
This past week I have driven quite a lot because I drove to Minnesota for a dentist appointment, then drove to the state track meet in Sioux Falls, drove back to Minnesota, drove back to Webster and then to Brookings for the state golf tournament.
Marking in red, the passing of the proofreader’s pen

Marking in red, the passing of the proofreader’s pen

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Marking in red, the passing of the proofreader’s pen

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, May 29, 2026
We had an in-house ice cream sundae social event at the office last week. We had the works; just about every topping kind you could imagine. It was for a special occasion.A sad occasion.
My addiction to productivity juice

My addiction to productivity juice

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My addiction to productivity juice

Timothy Gibson
Friday, May 29, 2026
We all have our addictions. Mine happens to be coffee. Like millions of people around the world, nothing gets me going like a hot, strong cup of coffee in the morning. Honestly, before coffee, I can only utilize the 13 brain cells needed to make coffee.My nickname for coffee is “productivity juice.”
What I didn’t realize about graduation

What I didn’t realize about graduation

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What I didn’t realize about graduation

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Something I realized while I was covering the Waubay and Webster Area high school graduations were how big of a celebration this ceremony is to a small community. With only nine graduates from Waubay, their gym was still full of family and friends.
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Quote of the Week

News Staff
Saturday, May 23, 2026
“Just because we’ve built a couple of these things doesn’t mean the work is over.
Nothing is more American than eating french fries on the go

Nothing is more American than eating french fries on the go

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Nothing is more American than eating french fries on the go

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Like many, I enjoy eating to-go meals at quick-service restaurants. In fact, I am a connoisseur of convenient cuisine and fanatic of fine fast food dining (You won’t catch me taking photos of my meals, however).There is nothing more delectable than a finely- crafted cheeseburger.
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