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Webster Area Key Club members attended the MinnDak District Leadership Conference (DCON) in Aberdeen March 13-14 and took home numerous awards. Front, from left, is Tenley Spiering, Jocelyn Rumpca, Ava Bjerke, Jersey Johnson, Emari Kaufman, Remi Hubsch, Quinn Matthews and Hannah Sonstebo. Back, from left, are Lucy Eidahl, Siri Voss, Ryan Johnson, Chloe Kvernevig, Grady Wagner, Sophia Wilson, Mallory Steiner, Chloe Mammenga, Kala Kwasniewski and Callie Shoemaker. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Key Club members attended the MinnDak District Leadership Conference (DCON) in Aberdeen March 13-14 and took home numerous awards. Front, from left, is Tenley Spiering, Jocelyn Rumpca, Ava Bjerke, Jersey Johnson, Emari Kaufman, Remi Hubsch, Quinn Matthews and Hannah Sonstebo. Back, from left, are Lucy Eidahl, Siri Voss, Ryan Johnson, Chloe Kvernevig, Grady Wagner, Sophia Wilson, Mallory Steiner, Chloe Mammenga, Kala Kwasniewski and Callie Shoemaker. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Webster Area Key Club members elected to district governor and division lieutenant governor positions

Leyton Beardslee
Monday, March 23, 2026
Webster Area Key Club members attended the Minn-Dak District Leadership Conference (DCON) in Aberdeen March 13-14 and along with the group winning several awards, two club members were elected to governor positions with Jackson Baumgarn becoming MinnDak Key Club district governor and Sophia Wilson...
Kirchmeier drafts House Bill, expands definition of law enforcement to include tribal officers

Kirchmeier drafts House Bill, expands definition of law enforcement to include tribal officers

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Kirchmeier drafts House Bill, expands definition of law enforcement to include tribal officers

Leyton Beardslee
Monday, March 23, 2026
With the signing of House Bill 1007 March 9 by South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, tribal law enforcement officers will soon be granted the same protections as state and local officers when providing mutual aid statewide.The bill, drafted by Roberts County State’s Attorney Dylan Kirchmeier who is a...
Harvey Opitz is celebrating 40 years on the Day County Fair Board. Community members threw Opitz a surprise celebration March 16 at Waubay Community Center. Day County Fair Board announced Aug. 8 as Harvey Opitz Day and have planned a display honoring him next to the flags on fairgrounds. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Harvey Opitz is celebrating 40 years on the Day County Fair Board. Community members threw Opitz a surprise celebration March 16 at Waubay Community Center. Day County Fair Board announced Aug. 8 as Harvey Opitz Day and have planned a display honoring him next to the flags on fairgrounds. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Opitz celebrates 40 years on fair board

Connor Handrahan
Monday, March 23, 2026
Day County Fair Board held a surprise celebration March 16 for Harvey Opitz honoring his 40 years being a member of the fair board.
Brian Holland blows snow off a sidewalk outside Day County Courthouse March 18 in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Brian Holland blows snow off a sidewalk outside Day County Courthouse March 18 in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Winter holding on

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Monday, March 23, 2026
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What’s Up

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Friday, March 13, 2026
BDM meetingBDM Rural Water System annual meeting is March 30, 6 p.m. at Britton Event Center.Tabor worshipTabor Lutheran Church, Webster worship services are Sundays, 9 a.m.Annual meetingBethesda Home, Webster annual board of directors meeting is March 24, 6 p.m. at Heritage Village Chapel.Westside...
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Assault report comes next day

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Friday, March 13, 2026
RePoRt March 5-6No calls.March 7Report of assault from previous night.Called to check welfare of individual on Main St.March 8 No calls.March 9Security alarm activated at business at 1000 blk.Main St.March 10Helped Sheriff’s Office with drug test.March 11 No calls.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Ahlers was in Webster at the American Legion club room for a meet and greet with community members March 9. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Ahlers was in Webster at the American Legion club room for a meet and greet with community members March 9. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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CANDIDATE VISITS WEBSTER

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Friday, March 13, 2026
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