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Rock is stamped around posts May 28 as construction begins for an addition to the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry in Webster. Pictured from left are Chris Amundson and Greg Johnson. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

Rock is stamped around posts May 28 as construction begins for an addition to the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry in Webster. Pictured from left are Chris Amundson and Greg Johnson. Reporter & Farmer | subscriber snapshot

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Museum construction is underway

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Embracing the Spirit and living out God’s mission

Embracing the Spirit and living out God’s mission

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Embracing the Spirit and living out God’s mission

Pastor Molly Leger
Friday, May 30, 2025
Summer is just around the corner; in fact, it begins later this month. It’s a time I long for all winter long, but it’s also a busy time for many of us. In a way, I look at winter as a trial and difficult to get through.
To honor those fallen service men and women, honor guards attended area cemeteries to pay their respects through firing a volley and playing of taps Memorial Day. Here, American Legion members Tom Lewno, Paul Peterson, Doug Lynch and Ralph Oakland aim and fire at Webster Cemetery Soldiers Circle before heading into the Memorial Day program at the high school. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

To honor those fallen service men and women, honor guards attended area cemeteries to pay their respects through firing a volley and playing of taps Memorial Day. Here, American Legion members Tom Lewno, Paul Peterson, Doug Lynch and Ralph Oakland aim and fire at Webster Cemetery Soldiers Circle before heading into the Memorial Day program at the high school. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Shots honor fallen

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Day County ambulance director resigns

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, May 30, 2025
Day County Ambulance Service Director Chad Madsen has stepped down from his position with his resignation being accepted by Day County Commissioners.Commissioners met May 23 in special session to discuss an update for the county’s ambulance service.
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Council appoints Soldier interim mayor of Waubay

Annie Witt
Friday, May 30, 2025
Waubay City Council held a special meeting May 28 to discuss the council’s plans due to the passing of Mayor Barry Hillestad.All members were present and council president Doug Herold called the meeting to order and started the discussion of the council’s options.
Webster Junior American Legion Auxiliary member Elsie Zubke hangs a wreath during the Webster Memorial Day program May 26 at Webster Area High School gym. Members of the youth oriented veteran support organization took turns hanging a wreath, each representing a different war time era and effort. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster Junior American Legion Auxiliary member Elsie Zubke hangs a wreath during the Webster Memorial Day program May 26 at Webster Area High School gym. Members of the youth oriented veteran support organization took turns hanging a wreath, each representing a different war time era and effort. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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In memory

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Friday, May 30, 2025
Chad Anderson focuses on keeping his bike on the line during a bike rodeo in the Webster Armory parking lot May 27. The bike safety event was held in conjunction with Webster Public Library’s summer reading program. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Chad Anderson focuses on keeping his bike on the line during a bike rodeo in the Webster Armory parking lot May 27. The bike safety event was held in conjunction with Webster Public Library’s summer reading program. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Bike safety lessons

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Friday, May 30, 2025
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Former sheriff, mayor Hillestad dies in office

Amanda Dulitz
Friday, May 30, 2025
For a second time consecutively, a mayor has died in office at Waubay.Serving his community just 18 days before his passing, former Day County Sheriff and newly elected Waubay Mayor Barry Hillestad died May 23 at his home. He was 67.
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