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Webster residents, from left, Pat and Gene Hoffman pictured in their home Feb. 2 will be married 60 years in April. The two began dating in high school and have been married since 1966. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Hoffmans recount their nearly 60 years of marriage

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, February 6, 2026

From high school sweethearts to nearly 60 years of marriage and four kids, Webster residents Pat and Gene Hoffman said the keys to their marriage have been communication, their shared faith and caring for each other since day one.Originally from Solen, ND the couple grew up attending the same...

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CLARIFICATION &CORRECTION

News Staff

Friday, January 30, 2026

In the Jan. 23 issue, the petition deadlines story did not involve petition deadlines for Independent county positions. Independent petitioners have deadline of April 28, not March 31.

Senator gives bill update

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Senator gives bill update

Michael Rohl (r)

Friday, January 30, 2026

Below is an update on the bills I’ve written so far 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.

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Medical response

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Jan. 22Accidental 911 call at 1000 blk. E. 7th St.Jan. 23Alarm activated at bank, false alarm at W. 7th Ave.Jan. 24 No calls.Jan. 25Report of an exhaust smell at business on 1000 blk.

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Property tax is hottest topic in Pierre this season

Nick Fosness (r)

Friday, January 30, 2026

We finished up the opening week formalities and jumped into committee hearings this week.

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PEOPLE

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Teacher of the YearMinnesota’s statewide Literacy Action Network named Terrisa Fisher its Teacher of the Year. Fisher has worked with adult students in Buffalo, MN since 2009, when she joined WEST Adult Basic Education (ABE), facilitated by Buffalo-Hanover- Montrose Schools Community Education.

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SDDOT snowplow contest winners

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Friday, January 30, 2026

PIERRE – In South Dakota, this winter it’s not Glen Campbell’s Rhinestone Cowboy, riding out on a horse in a star-spangled rodeo, but rather Rhinestone Plowboy, riding out in a plow on a snow-filled “roadeo.”

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SDSU Extension publishes research on native plants for bird habitat

News Staff

Friday, January 30, 2026

BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension has published new research on native plants that can support birds in the state and region.“Native Plants for Bird Habitat in South Dakota” provides an overview of habitat types in South Dakota, important native plants in those habitats that can...

Webster Area Elementary School students of the month for January, from left, by grade, are front, Edgar Hamann third, McKenzie Moran fourth,Skylar Ascher fifth; back, Blake Zimmerman kindergarten, Theodore Ure first and Camdyn Huffman second. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Students honored

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Webster Area Middle School and High School students of the month for January. Students honored, by grade are, from left front, Molly Moran seventh, Braelynn Breske 10th, Kenley Grewe 11th, Taryn Zakrzewski 12th; back, Kru Johnson sixth, Kason Garduno ninth and Hunter Sinner eighth. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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WAS students recognized

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Friday, January 30, 2026

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