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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.I understand the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry...
Friday, August 30, 2024
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
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
Calling it quits; Tim McIntyre retires after 20 years at Lake Region Electric
Brenner Cariveau
Lake Region Electric General Manager and CEO Tim McIntyre is officially retiring Sept. 3.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Pipe breaks near Waubay Lake but problem is now resolved
Brenner Cariveau
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.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Setting conservation efforts with examples
Matt Hubers
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.
Friday, August 30, 2024
South Dakota ranks fourth in 2024 grassland conservation enrollments
Joshua Haiar
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.That ranks the state fourth in Grassland Conservation Reserve Program sign-ups this year, following...
Friday, August 30, 2024
4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds
News Staff
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.
Friday, August 30, 2024
State board okays study of potential 911 consolidation
Makenzie Huber
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.Some state senators pressed the issue of consolidation during the 2024 legislative session, hoping to encourage regionalization in...
Friday, August 30, 2024
Noem rejects more than $70 million in federal funds for energy and environmental programs
Joshua Haiar
Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger speaks to the Senate Committee on Appropriations on Jan. 18, 2024.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Police respond to report of stolen utility trailor
News Staff
Aug. 22Vehicle illegally parked at 800 blk. Main St.; vehicle was moved.Report of stolen utility trailer.Individual reported being harassed via text message.Aug. 23Wallet found by individual; returned to owner.Alarm activated at business on 500 blk.
Friday, August 30, 2024