PEOPLE

South Dakota State University’s first cohort of elementary education students graduated May 10, making history after South Dakota Board of Regents approved the program at SDSU two years prior.

OLE & LENA

Ole filled his car with gas at a self-serve station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized he’d left the gas cap on top of his car and it was now lost.

Rifle volley honors those who fell, remember service men and women

by Amanda Dulitzamanda@reporterandfarmer.comThere is hardly a more solemn sound in my mind than that of a three rifle volley firing at a military funeral or Memorial Day service then followed by the playing of taps.Nary has any such service ever been performed that I’ve walked away with a dry eye.

Toll road texts are a scam

RePoRt May 15Accidental 911 call at 600 Hwy. 12.Report of toll road scam via text message.Report of minor vehicle accident in parking lot.Road closed sign blocking roadway on Hwy. 12.May 16Called to check welfare of individual at 1100 blk.

ORGANIZATIONS

Fourteen Progressive Reading Circle members toured newly remodeled Needs Anonymous and enjoyed a catered meal. Needs Anonymous director Kari Nelson gave a history of the Nerger building which now houses Needs.

Valnes dances at first recital

PierPont (605) 325-3307Rachel Peterson Dance Studio presented a dance recital at Sisseton Performing Arts Center May 20. Summer Valnes was one of 13 students participating in first tap “Dinosaur Rock’n Roll.” She also performed in first ballet “I Can’t Help Myself.”

Additional crops added to crop report

United States Department of Agriculture Northern Plains Region crop progress and condition reports for the week ending May 18, show there were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.Topsoil moisture supplies rated 10 percent very short, 35...

Giving back to community

Needs Anonymous in Webster was the recipient of a $5,000 donation from First Interstate Bank’s Foundation Grant. Making the presentation May 16 was Cori Gaikowski (left) and Madison Coester (right) while receiving the funds on behalf of the nonprofit organization was Kari Nelson (center).

Weather can’t hold off Webster pole vault school record

Webster Area varsity track and field competed in the Northeast Conference meet May 15. Due to inclement weather only two events; javelin and pole vault, were held, both in Webster instead of the original location of Redfield.

Area athletes look to compete at state meets, tournaments

stories@reporterandfarmer.comAs the school year has come to an end local student athletes have their sights set on the South Dakota State Track & Field Meet as well as the State Golf tournaments which are set to take place this coming weekend.State Track & Field –Webster–Webster Area track and...