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Letter to the editor

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...
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

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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Setting conservation efforts with examples

Setting conservation efforts with examples

Setting conservation efforts with examples

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

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...
4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds

4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds

4th Street railroad crossing receives new welds

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

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...
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Police respond to report of stolen utility trailor

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.