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Webster Area High School graduates toss their graduation caps in the air following their graduation ceremony proceedings at the Webster Armory May 19. Thirty-two individuals crossed the stage to receive their diplomas that day. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Friday, May 24, 2024

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Premier of documentary on Webster is June 4, free

Kole Rithmiller

Friday, May 24, 2024

For over 20 years South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) has continued to run their series Dakota Life. The program is meant to showcase communities across the state, including their history and stories from residents.

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Motorists should be cautious of RASDak cyclists coming through Webster

Kole Rithmiller

Friday, May 24, 2024

Ride Across South Dakota – better known by the acronym RASDak – is an annual bicycle ride across the state which is meant to showcase the hospitality and the scenery.This year’s expedition will start June 1 in Garretson, 21 miles northwest of Sioux Falls.

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Day County Commissioners, ambulance director argue over paramedic housing

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, May 24, 2024

Day County Commissioners took a step forward in securing housing for paramedics last week, but it appeared to be a step in a direction other than what leadership of the publicly funded ambulance service wished.What proved to be a contentious issue resulted in two roll call votes after Day County...

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City of Webster will officially support housing addition

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, May 24, 2024

Webster City has officially entered into a formal agreement with the new housing addition developers to aide in seeing the project come to fruition.The decision was reached at a special board meeting May 20 where councilman Dale Miller made the motion in support of adopting the agreement with...

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.

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

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Emotional moment

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Friday, May 24, 2024

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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. with...

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Clarification & Correction

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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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