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Jim Mortenson stands in front of his trailer filled with bikes waiting to be transported to his shop in Conde where he will refurbish them to new. This activity has become a hobby-turned-lifestyle and has been going strong for 31 years. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

Jim Mortenson stands in front of his trailer filled with bikes waiting to be transported to his shop in Conde where he will refurbish them to new. This activity has become a hobby-turned-lifestyle and has been going strong for 31 years. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Mortenson gives old bikes new life

Annie Witt
Friday, May 24, 2024
One local man has an eye for turning what some may say is trash into treasure. Jim Mortenson of Webster has a unique hobby. He collects and refurbishes bicycles.Mortenson began his bicycle recycling process in 1993. July 1 he will celebrate 31 years of this hobby-turned-lifestyle.
Chelsea Larson and Tim Spiering helped the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce May 23 deliver planters out on Main Street locations prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Chelsea Larson and Tim Spiering helped the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce May 23 deliver planters out on Main Street locations prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Chelsea Larson

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Webster Area High School graduate Charlotte Grewe shares an emotional moment with her mom Melissa Grewe May 19 during graduation proceedings at the Webster Armory where 32 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster Area High School graduate Charlotte Grewe shares an emotional moment with her mom Melissa Grewe May 19 during graduation proceedings at the Webster Armory where 32 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Emotional moment

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Friday, May 24, 2024
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What’s

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Friday, May 24, 2024
Up Historical festivalFort Sisseton Historical Festival is May 31-June 2 at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park, Lake City.Worship servicesJourney of Faith Church Webster Sunday services include Sunday school 9:15 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. Bristol Methodist Church services are Sundays 9 a.m.
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Clarification & Correction

News Staff
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Due to incomplete information given the Reporter & Farmer,the People announcement of STC graduates should have stated Briana Kvernevig, Bristol graduated with an associate of applied science degree in human resource management and bookkeeping diploma from Southeast Technical College.
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What’s Up

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Saturday, May 18, 2024
Veterans memorialGroundbreaking event is May 27, 3 p.m. Main St., Roslyn at the site of the Veterans Memorial.Special meetingWebster City Council special meeting is May 20, 5 p.m. Agenda includes hearing for adoption of agreement for Western Sunset Addition and executive session if needed.
Teaching award

Teaching award

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Teaching award

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Saturday, May 18, 2024
Vanessa Bloom, Webster Area physical education and health teacher, is recipient of the 2023-24 Dorothy Garrick Teaching Award. Criteria for the award is a teacher who has distinguished him/ herself as an excellent teacher and innovator in the field of education for Webster Area School District.
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Ole & Lena

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Saturday, May 18, 2024
Ole got a job working in the fertilizer factory. The boss tried to determine the extent of the Norwegian’s abilities.“Tell me,” he asked Ole, “do you know anything about nitrates?”“Vell,” answered Ole, “all I know is dey are cheaper dan day rates.
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