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Amanda Dulitz
Moisture supplies were improving across the state in the latest crop progress and condition report.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Live fire training is planned for landowners, May 20 event
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BROOKINGS – There will be a live prescribed fire training for landowners and agency officials May 20 at the Oak Lake Field Station near Astoria.Training is hosted by South Dakota State University Extension in partnership with the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, South Dakota Natural Resources...
Friday, May 16, 2025
New general manager
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BDM Rural Water Board of Directors has hired Tom Jones (right) as the new BDM Rural Water General Manager as of Jan. 1, 2026. He is pictured with Board Chairman Kevin Deutsch, center and retiring General Manager Rodney Kappes, left.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee Webster Area Chamber of Commerce members hold up a ceremonial ribbon to be cut by Fit Zone owner Jen Keller May 14. From left: Chamber members; Bailey Meyer, Alisha LaCourse and Amy Fischer; Owners Aaron and Jen Keller; Chamber members Katy Marx, Lindsey Olson, Tammy Eidahl and Lindsey Koenig.
Chamber welcomes new business
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Jeron McCreary holds on while the donkey named Earthquake trots up court during a donkey basketball game at the Webster Armory May 8. McCreary hit a buzzer-beater in the championship game to earn his team the “Donkey Dunkers” the tournament win. The event was a fundraiser hosted by the Webster Area student council. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee
Trouble shooting
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Public Notice Preview
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P reviewSee pages 9-13 for Public Notices including minutes, insurance statments, variance, creditor and day care notices.
Friday, May 16, 2025
What’s Up
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U p Cemetery cleanupNew Sweden Cemetery cleanup is May 20 with business meeting at 1 p.m. In case of inclement weather, meeting will be at Kidder Township Hall, Holmquist.Upcoming eventsWestside Wesleyan Church, Bristol upcoming events for May 18 and May 25 include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and...
Friday, May 16, 2025
Local Memorial Day event plans
Leyton Beardslee
The order of service for the Webster Memorial Day service has been announced with additional honor guard schedules as made known.Unlike in years past the ceremony will now take place at Webster Area High School gym May 26 at 11:15 a.m. and commence with a prelude from the Webster Area High School...
Friday, May 16, 2025
Webster Area School Board addresses rumors, project misinformation
Leyton Beardslee
With the possibility of a new all-athletic facility on the way, the Webster Area School Board addressed questions posed by community members and misinformation regarding the proposed addition during their regular May 12 meeting.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Former Webster graduate to be ordained a deacon
Leyton Beardslee
Former Webster Area High School graduate Alexander Leschisin will be ordained a transitional deacon May 28.The son of Doug and Connie Leschisin, Eden grew up in rural Webster and Eden and has been Catholic his whole life.
Friday, May 16, 2025