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Jerry Nelson
Every morning at this time of year I go outside and dig in the dirt for my breakfast. This isn’t because we’re destitute. It’s because I have this scandalous craving for radishes. As with many things, fresher is always better.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Tour bicyclists make stop in Webster
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15 years ago July 4, 2011Nine bicyclists on the 2011 Just+Hope Across America North Tour made a stop in Webster as part of their adventurous ride from Seattle, WA to New York City.Day County Water Management Forum is scheduled in Waubay.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
SDSU Extension makes Basis Report available via app
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BROOKINGS-South Dakota State University Extension announced that the SDSU Basis Report web tool is now also available as a mobile app.The app is on the Apple App and Google Play stores, covering corn, soybeans, hard red spring wheat and hard red winter wheat.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Junior Pereboom set up a small area to honor America’s history. This memorial has items that show everything America has been through and Pereboom said he set it up to honor the memory of all the people who dedicated their lives to creating a country where we can live freely. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Pereboom honoring America
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Fromelt family reunion
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
New laws are coming into place July 1
Connor Handrahan
With the South Dakota Legislative Session ending a few months ago, many laws have already been put into effect, but there are still a few that won’t take effect until July 1.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Father Leschisin comes home: A Catholic farm boy’s path to priesthood
Timothy Gibson
Long before he was called to enter seminary, church goers joked about the local kid, Alex Leschisin, becoming a priest.While speaking before the local Catholic community at Pius Pints June 22 in Grenville, Leschisin explained that when he was in second grade, his family moved from the Webster area...
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Patti Mitchell, left, presented retired U.S. service veterans with VFW “Thank You for Serving” coins. Pictured with Mitchell, from left are David Fromelt, Jane (Fromelt) Geidt, John Fromelt and Stanley Roberts, husband of Nancy Fromelt. Coins are sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 628. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot
Veterans honored
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hatchery chief visits Webster to discuss plans for Blue Dog Lake Hatchery
Connor Handrahan
Hatchery chief Mike Barnes came to Webster to discuss the work South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks has done for the hatcheries.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Soldier reflects on one year as Waubay mayor
Connor Handrahan
Waubay Mayor Brienne Soldier was appointed interim mayor May 5, 2025 after the tragic passings of previous mayors Kevin Jens and Barry Hillestad.
Saturday, June 27, 2026