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County ambulance service struggles to keep pace with demands and aging equipment, volunteer base

Timothy Gibson

Friday, May 29, 2026

The challenges facing the Day County Ambulance Service run deeper than staffing shortages and aging vehicles. Behind every 911 call is a rural emergency response team consistently finding new ways to survive in an era of rising costs, declining volunteers and limited funding.

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History comes to life at Fort Sisseton Historical Festival

Timothy Gibson

Friday, May 29, 2026

The thunder of cannon fire and the sight of cavalry troops charging across the prairie will once again bring history to life during the annual Ft. Sisseton Historical Festival June 5-7 at Fort Sisseton State Park.

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Tabor worshipTabor Church, Webster Sunday worship is at 9 a.m.Historical festivalFort Sisseton Historic State Park Historical Festival is June 5-7 at the state park on SD Hwy. 10.

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Police Report

News Staff

Saturday, May 23, 2026

May 14Blocked traffic for ambulance at intersection of Hwys. 12 and 25.Assisted deputy with DUI at Hwy. 12.May 15Funeral procession on Main St.Accidental 911 dial at 1200 blk. E. 5th St.Twelve traffic stops.May 16Ambulance assist at 1100 blk. E. 7th St.Assisted trooper at Sanford Webster.

Wade Rausch received the Dorothy Garrick Excellence in Teaching Award for the 2025-26 school year. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Garrick award

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

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Stc Graduates

Saturday, May 23, 2026

STC graduatesArea students received associate of applied science degrees from Southeast Technical College at the end of the spring semester.

Webster Area School student Lydia Williams, right, was chosen water bottle label design contest winner by Lake Region Electric (LRE). This was the first year that LRE did a water bottle label contest. In the past, they have donated bottled water to the school to use at events and fundraising opportunities. This year they involved third grade students to help educate about electrical safety. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Winning design

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Webster Area Development Corporation held a public meeting May 18 when community members and business leaders met and discussed how to continue growing Webster. From left, WADC board president Kelly Hanson presents Webster Scale vice president Joel Shoemaker the Community Champion Award to recognize his and Webster Scale’s work to improve the community. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster business receives WADC Community Champion Award

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, May 23, 2026

At the Webster Area Development Corporation’s May 18 meeting, Webster Scale vice president Joel Shoemaker received the Community Champion Award for the work he and Webster Scale have done towards the improvment of Webster.

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Commissioners waive shoreline permit violation fees after debate

Timothy Gibson

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Day County Commissioners voted unanimously at the Day County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting May 19 to waive violation fees and retroactively approve a permit for Bill Donat after he completed shoreline maintenance without first obtaining a shoreline modification permit at his property on...

Top Overall AR Point Holder for Webster Area Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year was Cayston Hanson with 634.7 points. Top AR readers of each class are, from left, front, Edgar Hamann, third; Layton Randall, third; Auby James, first; Hanson, first; Adeline Siglin, second; Mavis Stoebner, second; back, Leah Waldner, fourth; Dominic Waldner, fifth; Gracelynn Chevelair, fifth and Nolan Rasmus, fourth. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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