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Taylee Cyrus, left, and Kloey Garrett, middle, play the parts of characters welcoming welcoming the new girl,played by Ava Huggett, right, in Webster Area School’s one act play Bus Stop Jan. 25. In the show, Huggett’s character just started at this school due to issues at home and is fighting mental battles. Cyrus’ and Garrett’s characters have to decide if their duo of fun can include another. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Taylee Cyrus, left, and Kloey Garrett, middle, play the parts of characters welcoming welcoming the new girl,played by Ava Huggett, right, in Webster Area School’s one act play Bus Stop Jan. 25. In the show, Huggett’s character just started at this school due to issues at home and is fighting mental battles. Cyrus’ and Garrett’s characters have to decide if their duo of fun can include another. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Area School shows new one act play after years of not having one

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Webster Area School District had a public showing of their one act play, Bus Stop, Jan. 25. According to Alicia Garrett, when she took the position as director she was informed it had been around five years since the school had performed one.
Tree saplings planted through Webster Boulevard Tree Planting Program last May stand along Main St. in Webster Jan. 29. This year with a $4,300 grant from South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Day County Conservation District Manager Josh Wagner said he hopes to plant 40-45 trees to help diversify the city’s tree population to be resistant to disease and invasive species. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Tree saplings planted through Webster Boulevard Tree Planting Program last May stand along Main St. in Webster Jan. 29. This year with a $4,300 grant from South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Day County Conservation District Manager Josh Wagner said he hopes to plant 40-45 trees to help diversify the city’s tree population to be resistant to disease and invasive species. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Boulevard Tree Planting Program receives $4,300 grant

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, January 30, 2026
Through City of Webster and Day County Conservation District, the Webster Boulevard Tree Planting Program was awarded an Urban Community Forestry Grant from South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for $4,300 which Day County Conservation District Manager Josh Wagner said will...
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Friday, January 30, 2026
Auxiliary meetingWebster American Legion Auxiliary meets Feb.3, 7 p.m.Council meetingCity of Webster Council meets Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. in the city hall council room. Agenda includes 6:40 and 6:45 – variance hearings; business items, building permits and executive session if needed.
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Watertown 911 center visits Day County to discuss dispatch services

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 30, 2026
At the regular Day County Commissioners meeting Jan. 23, Director of Watertown 911 Center Troy VanDusen talked to commissioners about Day County and Watertown’s long history. VanDusen heard Day County talked about possibly moving over to Marshall County for dispatch services.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
LATC honorsLake Area Technical College, Watertown fall 2025 president’s list recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement.
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Here’s what $189 million in rural healthcare funding may mean for SD

Molly Wetsch
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rural South Dakotans may see incremental changes to their health care coverage in the next year after $189 million in funding was awarded to the state, but the most significant improvements will likely take more time, industry leaders said.In his State of the State address Jan. 13, Gov.
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Three legislative bills on activity association’s radar

Dana Hess
Saturday, January 24, 2026
PIERRE – The South Dakota High School Activities Association is tracking three bills that have surfaced during the 2026 legislative session. The SDHSAA board heard about the bills at its meeting Jan. 21.House Bill 1039 would provide requirements for the cardiac health evaluation of minors.
From left, David Johnson, Frank Clemente, Tyler Johnson and Danny Johnson. Not pictured Mark Pischke. For 17 years, Johnson Lumber has provided hardware for the community and the staff is ready to help with any building or home repair needs.

From left, David Johnson, Frank Clemente, Tyler Johnson and Danny Johnson. Not pictured Mark Pischke. For 17 years, Johnson Lumber has provided hardware for the community and the staff is ready to help with any building or home repair needs.

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Johnson Lumber has quality building materials for all your construction, repair or project needs.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Owner/operator Danny Johnson has been in the lumber industry since 1977, starting his career at Holmquist Lumber. Along with his brother David, they’ve been in Webster for 17 years but the business’ history dates back to the start of the community.
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