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Forty-five Valentine’s Days

Jerry Nelson
Friday, February 6, 2026
A crucial national holiday is looming on the horizon. Ignoring this holiday could imperil your current and future happiness, especially if you’re a guy.Valentine’s Day is a boon for the greeting card, floral, and jewelry industries.
Tony Lesnar has been bowling since 1953 when he would play after school. When Lesnar started to take bowling more seriously, Lesnar Farms team was formed. He and his team played nationally for 12 years and they loved every second of it. “We would grab our stuff and take to the road. It was basically two weeks vacation,” said Lesnar. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Tony Lesnar has been bowling since 1953 when he would play after school. When Lesnar started to take bowling more seriously, Lesnar Farms team was formed. He and his team played nationally for 12 years and they loved every second of it. “We would grab our stuff and take to the road. It was basically two weeks vacation,” said Lesnar. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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89-year-young Webster bowler still going strong

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 6, 2026
Tony Lesnar is an 89-year-old Webster resident who has been bowling for over 70 years. According to Lesnar, he has put endless hours into the sport and still plays weekly. Lesnar said he has a long history with bowling and it’s still one of his favorite things.
Webster residents, from left, Pat and Gene Hoffman pictured in their home Feb. 2 will be married 60 years in April. The two began dating in high school and have been married since 1966. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster residents, from left, Pat and Gene Hoffman pictured in their home Feb. 2 will be married 60 years in April. The two began dating in high school and have been married since 1966. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Hoffmans recount their nearly 60 years of marriage

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 6, 2026
From high school sweethearts to nearly 60 years of marriage and four kids, Webster residents Pat and Gene Hoffman said the keys to their marriage have been communication, their shared faith and caring for each other since day one.
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CLARIFICATION &CORRECTION

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
In the Jan. 23 issue, the petition deadlines story did not involve petition deadlines for Independent county positions. Independent petitioners have deadline of April 28, not March 31.
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Senator gives bill update

Michael Rohl (r)
Friday, January 30, 2026
Below is an update on the bills I’ve written so far and where they are in the legislative process: SB 3: An act to limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities and townships may require a building permit.
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Medical response

News Staff
Friday, January 30, 2026
Jan. 22Accidental 911 call at 1000 blk. E. 7th St.Jan. 23Alarm activated at bank, false alarm at W. 7th Ave.Jan. 24 No calls.Jan. 25Report of an exhaust smell at business on 1000 blk. Main St.Jan. 26-27 No calls.Jan. 28Took report of physical altercation between two individuals at W. Hwy. 12.
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Property tax is hottest topic in Pierre this season

Nick Fosness (r)
Friday, January 30, 2026
We finished up the opening week formalities and jumped into committee hearings this week. Tons of bills getting introduced and heard on taxes, agriculture, natural resources, judiciary, appropriations, energy, commerce, and education.
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Teacher of the YearMinnesota’s statewide Literacy Action Network named Terrisa Fisher its Teacher of the Year. Fisher has worked with adult students in Buffalo, MN since 2009, when she joined WEST Adult Basic Education (ABE), facilitated by Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose Schools Community Education.
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