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Friday, September 6, 2024

Worship servicesJourney of Faith Church, Webster Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. Call for Bible study times Wednesday-Friday in Webster. Bristol Methodist Church services are Sundays 9 a.m. with Bible study at 1 p.m.ConcertBack Road Parish Ministry concert with Pastor Mark Umfleet is Sept.

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Bar-arm Bingo

Friday, August 30, 2024

Bar-Arm Bingo begins Sept. 8, 4 p.m. and runs Sept. 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. at Webster American Legion. Meal starts at 6 p.m. The event is for all ages and is sponsored by Webster Area Booster Club with proceeds going to youth wrestling.Westside servicesWestside Wesleyan Church, Bristol events Sept.

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Letter to the editor

News Staff

Friday, August 30, 2024

Dear Editor,I am glad the County and the local museum are in discussion about the possibility of moving items from the museum in the county courthouse to the larger museum and I understand the need for a building to help house the artifacts.

From left are Shawn Schmidt, Marcus Quam and Ryan Busche, Webster who won 2024 team of the year Casino Cup Walleye Circuit hosted by casinos in North and South Dakota. Placings for the trio throughout the summer were 13th at Mobridge; second at Devils Lake, ND; third at New Town, ND and back to Mobridge for the championship where they placed seventh on the first day and sixth on the second day. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Team of the year

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Friday, August 30, 2024

Lake Region Electric manager Tim McIntyre stands next to his decorated office which celebrates his upcoming retirement Sept. 3. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

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Calling it quits; Tim McIntyre retires after 20 years at Lake Region Electric

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, August 30, 2024

Lake Region Electric General Manager and CEO Tim McIntyre is officially retiring Sept. 3. After 20 years of service to the Webster area in the electrical field, McIntyre will look to spend time with his grandchildren, friends and finally relax.

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Pipe breaks near Waubay Lake but problem is now resolved

Brenner Cariveau

Friday, August 30, 2024

Over the weekend of Aug. 24 WEB Water Development dealt with a main pipe break near Waubay Lake. This resulted in a new pipe being installed and a boil ordinance to be put in place by WEB Water. General Manager Shane Phillips said that the ordinance should be lifted either Aug. 28 or Aug.

Setting conservation efforts with examples

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Setting conservation efforts with examples

Matt Hubers

Friday, August 30, 2024

onversationsRecently, I met some good people. How do I know? I saw, I listened and learned.The people I speak of are Barry and Eli Little of Castlewood. This father and son team, along with their family, operate a mixed operation of livestock and cropland along the Big Sioux River.

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South Dakota ranks fourth in 2024 grassland conservation enrollments

Joshua Haiar

Friday, August 30, 2024

South Dakota landowners enrolled almost 159,000 acres this year – nearly 250 square miles – into a federal conservation program that pays them to use management practices promoting healthy grasslands.

4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds

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4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds

News Staff

Friday, August 30, 2024

Phillip Olsen strikes excess material with a tool after welding together the railroad track on 4th street railroad crossing in Webster. Starting at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26 the goal was to create new welds in order to make one continuous track.

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State board okays study of potential 911 consolidation

Makenzie Huber

Friday, August 30, 2024

The South Dakota 911 Coordination Board commissioned a study Aug. 26 into the feasibility of consolidation among the 32 separately managed dispatch centers in the state.

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