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South Dakota sitting governor Larry Rhoden was at a meet and greet event in Webster May 28 ahead of the June 2 primary election. Shown here, he visits with Brett Kwasniewski and Jeremy Lindemann of Lake Region Electric. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

South Dakota sitting governor Larry Rhoden was at a meet and greet event in Webster May 28 ahead of the June 2 primary election. Shown here, he visits with Brett Kwasniewski and Jeremy Lindemann of Lake Region Electric. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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South Dakota sitting governor

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Friday, May 29, 2026
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State launches $3M campaign for Waubay hatchery upgrades

John Hult
Friday, May 29, 2026
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden appeared May 26 in Watertown to launch a $3 million fundraising campaign for upgrades to an eastern South Dakota fish hatchery.Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery near Waubay supplies walleye, yellow perch and muskellunge to urban, community and rural lakes and ponds across...
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Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry opens for the season

Connor Handrahan
Friday, May 29, 2026
Webster’s Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry officially opened for the season May 15. This museum offers 23 buildings that show the history of Day County and South Dakota. The first building opened in 1986 and since then has expanded into a living history exhibit with only volunteers working.
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Exchange students visit

Connor Handrahan
Friday, May 29, 2026
It’s time once again for the Webster community to welcome German students who are participating in the Webster Dewangen German Exchange program. This program has been going on for well over 20 years and is always a fun experience for Webster and Dewangen students.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4690 and American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard led by Commander Mike Wiley performs a ceremonial volley and taps at Soldier’s Circle, Saint Otto’s Cemetery, Webster, to honor our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pictured from left are Robert Duerre, Floyd Hansmeier, Doug Lynch, Brenda Larson, Randy Gaikowski, Josh Anderson, Doug Van Houdt, Garry Fossum, Ed Damrau, Mike Wiley, Dennis Kurkowski and Tom Lewno. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4690 and American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard led by Commander Mike Wiley performs a ceremonial volley and taps at Soldier’s Circle, Saint Otto’s Cemetery, Webster, to honor our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pictured from left are Robert Duerre, Floyd Hansmeier, Doug Lynch, Brenda Larson, Randy Gaikowski, Josh Anderson, Doug Van Houdt, Garry Fossum, Ed Damrau, Mike Wiley, Dennis Kurkowski and Tom Lewno. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day services

Timothy Gibson
Friday, May 29, 2026
Veterans, their families and members of the public gathered to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice at Memorial Day services May 25 at Webster Armory.
A shed started on fire near 439th Ave. east of Webster May 28. Waubay and Webster Fire Departments were called to scene. No report was available as of press deadline. Here, Webster fire fighter Leonard Deibert takes action to help put out the flames. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

A shed started on fire near 439th Ave. east of Webster May 28. Waubay and Webster Fire Departments were called to scene. No report was available as of press deadline. Here, Webster fire fighter Leonard Deibert takes action to help put out the flames. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Fire leaves shed in shambles

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Friday, May 29, 2026
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History comes to life at Fort Sisseton Historical Festival

Timothy Gibson
Friday, May 29, 2026
The thunder of cannon fire and the sight of cavalry troops charging across the prairie will once again bring history to life during the annual Ft. Sisseton Historical Festival June 5-7 at Fort Sisseton State Park.The three-day event, which regularly draws more than 15,000 visitors, transforms the...
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
Tabor worshipTabor Church, Webster Sunday worship is at 9 a.m.Historical festivalFort Sisseton Historic State Park Historical Festival is June 5-7 at the state park on SD Hwy. 10.
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Police Report

News Staff
Saturday, May 23, 2026
May 14Blocked traffic for ambulance at intersection of Hwys. 12 and 25.Assisted deputy with DUI at Hwy. 12.May 15Funeral procession on Main St.Accidental 911 dial at 1200 blk. E. 5th St.Twelve traffic stops.May 16Ambulance assist at 1100 blk.
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