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Possible SDPB budget cut worries activities association

Dana Hess

Friday, January 24, 2025

PIERRE – A possible budget cut for South Dakota Public Broadcasting is causing concern for the South Dakota High School Activities Association.At its meeting Jan. 22, the SDHSAA board of directors heard a legislative update about Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to cut SDPB’s budget by $3.6 million.

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Winter weather causes sour notes for All-State Band auditions

Dana Hess

Friday, January 24, 2025

PIERRE — Winter weather is once again playing havoc with All-State Band auditions. January 22, the board of directors of the South Dakota High School Activities Association heard an update about how a new audition policy is working.

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COURT RECORDS

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Friday, January 24, 2025

South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed Dec. 1-30. Dollar amounts are fine, court costs plus surcharges (if any) respectively: Robert Fitterer, Hanska, MN, no driver’s license, 54.00, 66.00; impersonation to deceive law enforcement officer, 250.00, 84.

Mayor gives State of the City address

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Mayor gives State of the City address

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, January 24, 2025

Webster Mayor Mike Grosek gave his State of the City speech at the VFW, during the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Jan. 20 where he hailed the highlights of the city’s past year.“It was a good year for a number of reasons,” Grosek told the audience.

Austin Norton was awarded the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year at the Chamber’s annual meeting Jan. 20. Presenting the award was last year’s citizen of the year Amy Fischer. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Norton is Webster Area Chamber Citizen of the Year

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, January 24, 2025

Austin Norton was recognized as Citizen of the Year by Webster Area Chamber Jan. 20 at their annual meeting at the VFW.Norton, a conservation officer at the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, said this was his first time being selected for this honor. “I was quite shocked and honored,” Norton said.

Pereboom’s Cafe was awarded the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year during that organization’s annual meeting Jan. 20. Pictured are Jay Pereboom with outgoing chamber president Eric Hanson and Janice Pereboom. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Pereboom’s Cafe named business of the year

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, January 24, 2025

Webster Area Chamber named Pereboom’s Cafe as recipient of the Business of the Year award during the chamber’s annual meeting Jan. 20 at the VFW.Owners of Pereboom’s Cafe, Jay and Janice Pereboom, have now won the award for the second time.

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WHAT’S UP

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Ag conferenceWomen in Ag conference, Weathering Uncertainties is Feb. 28 at Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. Visit fcsamerica.com/womeninag to register by Feb. 14.Redneck kurlingBuster’s first annual redneck kurling event is Feb. 1. Registration is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Public Notice Preview

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Friday, January 24, 2025

See page 12 for Public Notices including minutes, vacancy, school audit, intent to mine and creditor notices.

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What’s Up

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Farm and Home showWebster Area Farm & Home Show is Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Webster Armory. Highlights include concessions, entertainment, information and vendors. Supper will be served Jan. 24, 6 p.m. and lunch Jan. 25 at noon.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Dean’s listAugustana University announced the fall dean’s list recognizing full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with gradepoint averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Local students include Alivia Baumgarn and Olivia Dorsett, Webster.

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