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Foreign exchange program seeking host families in area

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 13, 2026
With the current school year a few months from ending Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA) area director Melissa Erlenbusch said she is looking for host families to house foreign exchange students this fall.Students stay for either one semester or a full 10 month period and Erlenbusch,...
Webster Fire Department personnel from left, LaRome Kwasniewski and assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski respond to a call regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster Feb. 12. The leak was determined to be coming from the feed line of a gas meter and no damage was sustained. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Fire Department personnel from left, LaRome Kwasniewski and assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski respond to a call regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster Feb. 12. The leak was determined to be coming from the feed line of a gas meter and no damage was sustained. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Webster Fire Department responds to gas leak call

Leyton Beardslee
Friday, February 13, 2026
Webster Fire Department responded to a call Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. regarding a gas leak odor at 705 Main St. in Webster.Assistant fire chief Eric Kwasniewski said the leak originated from a natural gas meter feed line in the building with no injuries or damage being sustained by the incident.Two trucks...
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Waubay’s double header location topic at meeting

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 13, 2026
At the Waubay regular school board meeting Feb. 11, Brienne Soldier voiced her concern about basketball doubleheaders being mostly held in Summit. She said she is hoping in the future the games will be more evenly split because Waubay is missing out on potential proceeds.
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News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
Attends breakfastWebster FFA member and district officer Caleb Gaikowski was among South Dakota state and district FFA officers who hosted over 40 legislators and special guests for the 50th anniversary Legislative Breakfast Jan. 21 in Fort Pierre.
Legislative bills update

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Legislative bills update

Michael Rohl (r)
Friday, February 6, 2026
Below is an update on bills I’ve written as of week four 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.
HB 1044 signed into law

HB 1044 signed into law

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HB 1044 signed into law

Nick Fosness (r)
Friday, February 6, 2026
We have completed week three of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session and things are already moving at full speed.The biggest headline this week was a real win for rural South Dakota.
Webster librarian Patricia Proctor is standing in the new adult lounge in the library. She said she is a big fan of history and wants to be able to share it with the community. “All the work we’ve put in has been for the community and I’m so thankful for everyone trusting me,” said Proctor. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster librarian Patricia Proctor is standing in the new adult lounge in the library. She said she is a big fan of history and wants to be able to share it with the community. “All the work we’ve put in has been for the community and I’m so thankful for everyone trusting me,” said Proctor. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Renovations to share the love of reading

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 6, 2026
Renovations have been happening at the Webster Library with a goal of welcoming everyone. According to librarian Patricia Proctor, this library only had a few areas truly dedicated to the public and were meant for younger children.
Robert Witt comes to Sun Dial Manor any chance he gets to visit his wife, Velma Witt. These two have been married for 25 years. He says it’s been some of his best years and he’s pretty sure he’s given his wife at least a few good years too. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Robert Witt comes to Sun Dial Manor any chance he gets to visit his wife, Velma Witt. These two have been married for 25 years. He says it’s been some of his best years and he’s pretty sure he’s given his wife at least a few good years too. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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How life can guide two people together

Connor Handrahan
Friday, February 6, 2026
92 years old Velma and 87-year-old Robert Witt got married Oct. 20, 2000 and lived together for 23 years before Velma Witt moved into Sun Dial Manor in March 2023. Robert Witt and Velma Witt might not live together anymore, but they are still as close as ever.
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Congress once again shows support for local newspapers

News Staff
Friday, February 6, 2026
The National Newspaper Association public policy team and its partners announced that Congress has once again demonstrated a belief in the value of their hometown newspapers.February 3, the appropriations package was passed by the House and signed by Pres. Trump.
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