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SDDOT deadline for hay removal from highway ditches

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Friday, October 4, 2024

PIERRE – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds farmers and ranchers to remove any hay that has been processed in the ditches along state highways. State regulations require that hay be removed from the rights-of-way within 30 days of being processed, but no later than Oct.

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Newspaper escapes conflagration from lamp

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Friday, October 4, 2024

15 years ago October 12, 2009Webster regional office of the SD Game, Fish & Parks is hosting a celebration Oct. 19. In connection with the celebration of 100 years of service to wildlife and the people of South Dakota area residents can see their newly remodeled office.

Questions for the faithful of the future

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Questions for the faithful of the future

Pastor Michael Dekraai

Friday, October 4, 2024

usingsWe have just finished celebrating the first 140 years of ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Webster. Before the event, while still making preparations, I wonder – will anyone come?It’s funny how before the event even happens people tell me they won’t be there.

Pictured left, Ben Braaten has officially started his journey into retirement from the Day County Highway Superintendent position as Travis Larson (right) has taken over in the position as of Sept. 30. Braaten will be assisting Larson as he gets acclimated in the role. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

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Larson becomes new county highway superintendent after Braaten retires

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, October 4, 2024

Travis Larson has taken over as the new highway superintendent after Ben Braaten decided to semi-retire after nearly nine years in the role.Larson, a graduate of the 2012 class from Webster Area High School assumed the position Sept. 30.

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Pro-wind tower residents speak out against general ballot move

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, October 4, 2024

Day County Commissioners meeting was held Oct. 1 which saw the meeting kick off with public comments from Michael Herr, Jim Nilson and Jon Raap.

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Waubay Senior Center celebrates 50th anniversary

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, October 4, 2024

Waubay Community Senior Citizen Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with celebrations Oct. 4 and a free meal Oct. 5. Former president of the Waubay Senior Center Roger Johanning said the ability to celebrate 50 years in this community is a great accomplishment.

Library receives state certification for summer reading program attendance

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Library receives state certification for summer reading program attendance

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, October 4, 2024

Webster Public Library just received a first of its kind certification and recognition from the state of South Dakota.

During this year’s Germanfest celebration Sept. 28 which took place at the Webster Armory, axe throwing was a free event via Hub City Axe Throwing of Aberdeen. Patrons could participate with the option of a free will donation. Having traveled to attend this year’s festivities Winfreid Zwizik, a resident of Aalen, Germany, throws an axe at the wooden bullseye. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

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Bullseye

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Friday, October 4, 2024

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What’s Up

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Friday, October 4, 2024

U p Journey of Faith servicesJourney of Faith Church, Webster Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. Call for Bible study times. Sunday services are at 9 a.m. at Bristol Methodist Church with Bible study at 1 p.m.Fall retreatWomen of the ELCA Prairie Coteau fall retreat is Oct.

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Public Notice Preview

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Friday, October 4, 2024

See pages 11 for Public Notices including minutes, election information, variance, name change, creditor and township weed notices.

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