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Day County Community Foundation members Amanda Dohn, Kim Sinner and Rita Johnson last week presented a $100,000 check donation to the Knapp & Play Learning Center group, represented here by Jenna Wik, Kathy Meland and Rainy Hanson. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

Day County Community Foundation members Amanda Dohn, Kim Sinner and Rita Johnson last week presented a $100,000 check donation to the Knapp & Play Learning Center group, represented here by Jenna Wik, Kathy Meland and Rainy Hanson. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Day County Community Foundation

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Friday, June 13, 2025
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Public Notice Preview

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Friday, June 13, 2025
P reviewSee 12-13 for Public Notices including minutes, annual report, name change, bid, variance, creditor and weed notices.
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From playtime to progress, learning center on the rise

Annie Witt
Friday, June 13, 2025
With the school year coming, the Knapp & Play Learning Center is preparing to serve the Webster area community.Kathy Meland, a board member of the learning center, stated, “Construction is proceeding as planned and I’ve been very happy with the progress.
Brienne Soldier stands outside of Waubay City Hall where she was recently appointed as interim mayor. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

Brienne Soldier stands outside of Waubay City Hall where she was recently appointed as interim mayor. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Interim mayor steps up to plate in Waubay

Annie Witt
Friday, June 13, 2025
Entering into the role during a trying time, newly appointed Waubay Interim Mayor Brienne Soldier has stepped up to help guide the town to its next chapter.Soldier was appointed mayor last month after former Waubay Mayor Barry Hillestad passed away while in office.
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What’s Up

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Friday, June 13, 2025
U p Information meetingsRepresentatives of CATS group and design-Arc will present information regarding the proposed addition to Webster Armory June 23 at the armory and July 7 at Roslyn Gym. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. preceded by a walk-around beginning at 6.
Dave Peterson leans against the wheel of a cannon during Fort Sisseton Historical Festival at Fort Sisseton State Park June 7. According to Peterson he has participated in reenactments and historical festivals for 34 years since 1991. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Dave Peterson leans against the wheel of a cannon during Fort Sisseton Historical Festival at Fort Sisseton State Park June 7. According to Peterson he has participated in reenactments and historical festivals for 34 years since 1991. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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A bit of a loose cannon

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Friday, June 13, 2025
New head librarian Patricia Proctor stands in the Webster Public Library June 11. Proctor started June 4 and is taking over the position from Teri Ewalt who retires at the end of the month. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

New head librarian Patricia Proctor stands in the Webster Public Library June 11. Proctor started June 4 and is taking over the position from Teri Ewalt who retires at the end of the month. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Public Library turns the page with new head librarian

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, June 13, 2025
Patricia Proctor has been hired for the role of head librarian at the Webster Public Library as of June 2 with the retirement of Teri Ewalt coming at the end of June.
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Friday, June 6, 2025
Board meetingWebster Area School Board meets June 9, 6 p.m. Agenda includes action items, reports and executive session for negotiations.
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OLE & LENA

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Friday, June 6, 2025
Sven and Ole are visiting a relative in Texas. Walking along the street, they see a sign on a storefront which reads:•Suits $5 each•Shirts $2 each•Trousers 2.50 per pair Ole says to his pal, “Hey Sven, look! We could buy a whole lot of dem and vhen ve get back to Minnesota, ve could make a fortune.
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