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Standing in one of their fields of canola are Glenn Flattum, Gannon Florey and Butch Flattum in rural Bristol. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Bristol farmers embrace canola as new crop choice

Annie Witt

Friday, July 26, 2024

If you happen to be a couple miles south of Bristol you may scout a field crop that looks unfamiliar: Canola.Gannon Florey along with brothers Butch and Glenn Flattum stated instead of growing wheat this year, they thought to try something new and landed on the idea of growing canola.Butch and...

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Bristol Zucchini Fest will not happen this year

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

There will be no Bristol Zucchini Fest this year, according to Bristol’s city finance officer Chloe Rithmiller. This year would have been the 25th year of the celebration. Additional information from the Bristol Community Club was not available by deadline.

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Day County Fair coming to town Aug. 7-11

Annie Witt

Friday, July 26, 2024

The Day County Fair will be here before you know it, taking place Aug. 7-11.Fun begins Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. with 4-H project judging and at 7 p.m. a rocket launch in front of the grandstand.Starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 8 will be the companion animal show, following will be the poultry show and then the...

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What’s Up

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

Zenk retirementBette Zenk is retiring after 36 years of service to Dacotah Bank, Webster.

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Public Notice Preview

News Staff

Friday, July 26, 2024

See page 15 for Public Notices including minutes, special meeting for Kosciusko Township and Raritan Township weed notice.

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Sdsu Graduates

Friday, July 19, 2024

South Dakota State University spring semester graduates include Allison Duerre, Bristol and Brianna Gaikowski, Waubay who earned master of science degrees in education and human sciences.

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Dinner guests

Webster

Friday, July 19, 2024

Steve and Bonnie Headley; Heath, Chelsea and Caleb Headley, Glasgow, MT; minister Marion and Austin Grimes visited Jeanette Loterbauer.

Webster Area Public Library celebrated the 80th birthday of Smokey the Bear July 12. Since 1944 Smokey the Bear has been the symbol of protection for America’s forests and grasslands from human-caused wildfires. Pictured are those who helped celebrate the occasion, from left front Freyja Howe, Addy Johnson, Beatrix Howe, Gracelyn and Archer Chevalier. Back row includes Corbin and Bryson Johnson and Iris Marsh. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Smokey celebrates anniversary at Webster library

News Staff

Friday, July 19, 2024

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Free and reduced meal programs impact local schools

Annie Witt

Friday, July 19, 2024

A little-known program that makes an impact on South Dakota schools is the Free and Reduced- Price School Meals program. The federal program which is administered through the state makes school breakfast and lunch prices either reduced or free depending on the family’s income.

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Commissioners approve purchase of new vehicle for sheriff’s department

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, July 19, 2024

Third time’s the charm – or so it would seem as Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur’s third presentation and ask for permission to order a new vehicle for his department was approved last week during the Day County Commissioner’s July 16 meeting.During the meeting, Schreur compared trying to risk...

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