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From left, Kenzie Nelson and Lincoln Vander Linden face off in the final round of a rock, paper, scissors tournament during Hunter Pinke’s presentation. Pinke told his story about how he achieved his goals and told students how they can achieve their own dreams. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From left, Kenzie Nelson and Lincoln Vander Linden face off in the final round of a rock, paper, scissors tournament during Hunter Pinke’s presentation. Pinke told his story about how he achieved his goals and told students how they can achieve their own dreams. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Pinke presents to students about achieving life goals

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Webster Area School hosted presenter Hunter Pinke April 8 for an assembly about setting and achieving goals. Pinke first introduced himself to students and talked to them one on one as more classes walked into the gym.
At left, Riley Reetz dumps a bucket of crawfish into a boiling pot of water during the crawfish boil fundraiser in Webster April 3. Proceeds from the event will go towards new playground equipment for Haase Baseball Field, according to organizers. This was the 11th year for the annual event, traditionally held on Good Friday. This was the first year the event was hosted by the Crawfish Committee. Reporter & Farmer photo by Leyton Beardslee

At left, Riley Reetz dumps a bucket of crawfish into a boiling pot of water during the crawfish boil fundraiser in Webster April 3. Proceeds from the event will go towards new playground equipment for Haase Baseball Field, according to organizers. This was the 11th year for the annual event, traditionally held on Good Friday. This was the first year the event was hosted by the Crawfish Committee. Reporter & Farmer photo by Leyton Beardslee

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11th annual Crawfish Boil a success

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Webster Area School Superintendent Jim Block received the Ivan Dixon Administrator of the Year award. Block said he is a huge believer in extracurricular activities, not just sports, but everything. In his 25 years with Webster Area School he has supported all school organizations as he believes it’s one of the best ways for students to grow in a positive light. “There is so much to gain from extracuricular activities and it makes the kids happier,” said Block. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster Area School Superintendent Jim Block received the Ivan Dixon Administrator of the Year award. Block said he is a huge believer in extracurricular activities, not just sports, but everything. In his 25 years with Webster Area School he has supported all school organizations as he believes it’s one of the best ways for students to grow in a positive light. “There is so much to gain from extracuricular activities and it makes the kids happier,” said Block. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Block accepts Administrator of the Year award

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Webster Area School Superintendent Jim Block was presented the Ivan Dixon Administrator of the Year award during the State Student Council Convention banquet in Rapid City March 31. This award recognizes and celebrates leadership, dedication and excellence in school administration.
Ashley Bosh held an author meet and greet at Webster Public LIbrary April 8. Bosh is a North Dakota native, but has several family ties to Day County. This is Bosh’s first published book and it’s loosely based on her own life as a struggling single mother. From left, Bosh meets with head librarian Patricia Proctor and community members to socialize and sign books. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Ashley Bosh held an author meet and greet at Webster Public LIbrary April 8. Bosh is a North Dakota native, but has several family ties to Day County. This is Bosh’s first published book and it’s loosely based on her own life as a struggling single mother. From left, Bosh meets with head librarian Patricia Proctor and community members to socialize and sign books. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Public Library hosts author meet and greet featuring her first publication

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
North Dakota resident Ashley Bosh came to Webster Public Library April 8 for an author meet and greet. Although not from Day County Bosh has several family ties to Bristol. Bosh stated her mom and brothers grew up in Bristol and she has other family members near the area.
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Ole & lena

News Staff
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Ole read in the paper that a skeleton was discovered recently in a house being torn down across town. After checing around, authorities found that it was the remains of the 1956 Norwegian Hide and Go Seek Champion.~~~ Undertaker: “What can we do for you?
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Icons that only get better with time and stand the test of generations

Jerry Nelson
Saturday, April 4, 2026
I’ve discovered that some things age better than others. Bourbon and cheese are examples of things that improve with time while bread and my short-term memory have fleeting … um, what are the words? Oh, yeah. Expiration dates.Many things are deemed useless once they attain a certain age.
Webster Mayor Mike Grosek speaks during South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 1 meeting March 26 in Webster. Grosek was reelected to the district chair position and awarded a certificate of appreciation to recognize his dedication to serving as district chair through the years. Grosek declined a photo with the certificate. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Mayor Mike Grosek speaks during South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 1 meeting March 26 in Webster. Grosek was reelected to the district chair position and awarded a certificate of appreciation to recognize his dedication to serving as district chair through the years. Grosek declined a photo with the certificate. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Grosek re-elected to district office

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
WEBSTER – Approximately 80 municipal officials representing nearly a dozen cities gathered at the South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 1 Meeting in Webster March 26. Leland Treichel, SDML President and Roscoe board president, discussed the strengths of the municipal league.
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Historic Events

News Staff
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Nineteen fifty-onePrivate Ralph Lien reported missing in action15 years ago April 11, 2011Last week, city and county officials were getting ready for the surge of water which is expected to come with the latest round of warmer weather.
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