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Single vehicle crash outside Webster results in fatality

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, November 14, 2025

South Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a call Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. involving a single vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy. 12, at mile marker 337 five miles west of Webster.

Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee Winnie Jacobs receives a Quilt of Valor for her late husband William Jacobs during the annual veterans banquet at Webster Armory Nov. 8. William Jacobs served as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy from 197074 and his awards include Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star.

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The annual veterans banquet at Webster Armory

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Friday, November 14, 2025

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A house-full of memories

Jerry Nelson

Friday, November 14, 2025

I have found that it’s difficult to clean out an ancestral farmhouse when history keeps getting in the way. Especially when it’s my family’s history.After delaying the chore for far too long, I have thrown myself into clearing out the home where my seven siblings and I grew up.

Jackson Meyer helps serve a meal during the veterans banquet at Webster Armory Nov. 8. Meyer is the son of Calvin and Bailey Meyer of Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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VETERANS BANQUET

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Friday, November 14, 2025

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Parents bring grievances about communication before Webster Area School Board

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, November 14, 2025

Stephanie Dargatz, a parent of two Webster Area students, appeared before Webster Area School Board Nov. 10 at their regular monthly meeting to share her grievances about their, and the school administrators, communication with parents involving two different incidents.

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Bristol’s city council will focus on ordinance enforcement with local law enforcement’s help

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 14, 2025

Bristol City Council members went through the list of ordinances for the city at their regular meeting Nov. 10. They received Webster’s ordinances and are using that list as a template.

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Langford announces honor roll

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Langford Area School released the first quarter honor roll for sixth through 12th grades.Straight “A”12th – Clarissa Guy, Tucker Hardy.11th – Regan Bruns, Alexandria Darling, Brooke Dwight, Elizabeth Gustafson, Hunter Jensen, Brynn Samson, Autumn Wegleitner.10th – Gunner Hardy, Lola Hermes.

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SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training for farm families

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Friday, November 14, 2025

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for farm families called Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR).QPR is a 90-minute, evidence- based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn.

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COURT RECORDS

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Friday, November 14, 2025

South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed Oct. 1-31. Dollar amounts are fine, court costs plus surcharges (if any) respectively: Kaylie Block, Webster, simple assault against law enforcement officer et al or other public officer, 500.00, 116.

Former Webster resident, Dylan Kirchmeier, state’s attorney for Roberts County. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshotr

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‘Real-life science experiment’ fills critical legal gaps in rural SD

Molly Wetsch

Friday, November 14, 2025

When a tornado ripped through Burke in 2019, the town’s only attorney was crucial to getting two families who lost their homes a new place to live through the Governor’s House Program.

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