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Sanford Webster Medical Center employees are, from front left, Kim Kaufman, Dr. Elizabeth Gravley, Lori Reetz, Sue Hoven, Melanie Opitz, Ashley Ewing, Sheryl Grout and Molly Ramsey. Back row, from left, is Brad Olson, Amanda Paszek, Casey Zochert Huffman, Denise Below, Sarah Vergeldt, Missy Bartelt, Kasey Decker, Nicole Johnson and Bryce Sichmeller.

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Sanford Webster brings care, comfort and a cure to a hospital close to home

News Staff

Saturday, November 22, 2025

In a world of cold waiting rooms and rigid service Sanford Webster Medical Center upholds their mission to care, comfort and cure.“It sounds pretty simple but that’s what we’re here for, that’s what we went into health care for,” CEO Ashley Ewing said.

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Women’s event raising money for non-profits on South Dakota Day of Giving

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, November 22, 2025

A new group called The Women Who Give will be gathering at Roots Kitchen and Taphouse in Webster to celebrate South Dakota Day of Giving Dec. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Women from Marshall and Day counties plan to use this event as a fundraiser by raising money for five South Dakota non-profits.

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Director unveils new hires, updates for ambulance service

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Day County Ambulance Service Director Melissa Sackreiter presented new ambulance hires and call updates at the Day County Commissioners regular meeting Nov. 18. Sackreiter reported the new hires come in the form of two new drivers, a paramedic and a nurse.

Hattie Miller with Girl Scout Troop 50657 helps pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Westside Wesleyan Church in Bristol Nov. 13. Miller is the daughter of Brandon Miller and Sarah Miller of Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Operation christmas child packing

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

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Churches host events to feed community

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Day County Ministerial Association is hosting two events this week at Tabor Lutheran and Westside Wesleyan. These churches are coming together to give the community free food for these events.

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Webster Area School Board approves contracts at special meeting

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Webster Area School Board met in special session Nov. 14 to discuss contracts, approve a volunteer coach and accept a resignation.

Lake Region Shrine Club made a $75,000 donation to Shriner’s Children Twin Cities, which provides medical care to children regardless of their family’s ability to pay, during their annual gala at the Minnesota Mall of America Oct. 25. Lake Region Shrine Club members are, from left, Mark Christensen, Jordan Michlitsch, Rob Kading, Dennis Bremmon, Josh Bartos, Gary Fellbaum and Elliot Christensen. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Lake Region Shrine Club makes large donation to children’s hospital

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, November 22, 2025

During the Shriners Children’s Twin Cities annual gala Oct. 25, which is a fundraising event held at the Minnesota Mall of America, Lake Region Shrine Club made a donation of $75,000 towards the children’s hospital.

Webster Area Robocats team gives a presentation Nov. 16 to community members giving a breakdown of the time and fundraising invested into their club. Robocats members are, from left, Jocelyn Rumpca, Jackson Baumgarn, Grady Wagner, Kenley Grewe, Gavon Larson, Marlee Dornbusch and Kala Kwasniewski. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Robocats presentation

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

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City of Waubay looks to replace culverts after 20 years

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 14, 2025

Waubay resident Duane Gaikowski voiced his concern about the city’s plan to install new culverts on 1st Ave. during the council’s meeting Nov. 12. Gaikowski owns property near 1st Ave. and said he is concerned about the culverts pushing water onto his land.

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Webster to have public library

News Staff

Friday, November 14, 2025

Historic15 years ago November 22, 2010Fundraising campaign for a new Webster swimming pool moves to another dimension when the Tsunami Raffle and Casino Night is held Nov. 26 at American Legion Post.

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