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Mustang girls take first loss of basketball season

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 26, 2025

Waubay/Summit Mustang girls sustained their first loss of the season 43-48 against Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers Dec. 20 in Aberdeen.Statistics for the game were not provided in time for publishing.Mustang girls next game will be against Tri-State Tigers Dec. 30 in Summit beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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Tiger boys take dominant win over Redfield Pheasants

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 26, 2025

Groton Area Tiger boys basketball squared off against West Central Trojans Dec. 19 in Hartford and sustained a 42-69 loss.Groton made seven of their 19 field goal attempts, eight of 22 three point shots and all four of their free throws.

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Fact brief: Does South Dakota require front license plates?

Michael Klinski

Friday, December 26, 2025

Yes.South Dakota is one of almost 30 states that requires front and back license plates on vehicles, though there are a couple of exceptions.Vehicles that are used for “occasional transportation, public displays, parades and related pleasure hobby activities” can use a rear-only plate.

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SDSU Extension to host financial training webinars

News Staff

Friday, December 26, 2025

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Financial Fireside Chats webinars to help individuals strengthen their financial and personal well-being.

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Webster Area approves short-term lease with Bristol wrestling facility

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 26, 2025

Webster Area School Board met Dec. 23 in special session to discuss the possibility of leasing Sniper Wrestling Academy in Bristol to host the school’s wrestling practices.

Bergen Church put on a live reenactment of the holy night Dec. 21. Left, LJ Mays portrays Mary and Sean Sichmeller portrays Joseph and were visited by angels, sheperds and wise men. See more, page 2. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Live reenactment of the holy night

News Staff

Friday, December 26, 2025

Webster based therapist Amanda Kirkby is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which she said can be used as an alternative to traditional talk based counseling and may be more comfortable for some people. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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EMDR therapy offers alternative to talk-based mental health counseling

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, December 26, 2025

Webster based therapist Amanda Kirkby is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an alternative to regular talk based mental health counseling which she said may be more comfortable for some people who are processing trauma.

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Special Meeting

Friday, December 26, 2025

City of Webster special council meeting is Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m. in the city hall council room.

Penny production was discontinued Nov. 12 and it has held many different designs throughout the years. From top left, a flying eagle cent, Indian head, steel cent, Lincoln wheat penny, Lincoln Memorial penny, Lincoln union shield penny, displayed on the railroad tracks in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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How the discontinuation of the penny affects local communities

Connor Handrahan

Friday, December 26, 2025

On Nov. 12 the U.S. Treasury stopped producing the penny for circulation mostly due to the cost. The penny will still be legal tender and will remain in circulation.

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STC president’s list

News Staff

Friday, December 19, 2025

Southeast Technical College students were recognized on the president’s list during the fall 2025 semester. Students must be seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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