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O’ lutefisk, how strong your scent is

Jerry Nelson

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Food can transport you into the past or push you forward. But there are some situations where food can cause familial friction.At least that’s how it’s been for 40-some years with my wife and me.

Nina Jo Wells began organizing alcohol addiction recovery group meetings at Tabor Church in Webster starting in July which are held every Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Wells, pictured at her home in Lily Nov. 17, is certified in addiction recovery training and began attending meetings in 1998. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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New Webster recovery group hopes to help those struggling with addiction

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, November 22, 2025

In July, Lily resident Nina Jo Wells began organizing alcohol addiction recovery group meetings at Tabor Church in Webster with the goal of facilitating a safe space for individuals to support each other through the recovery process.Wells said she reached out to pastor Mike McCarlson who was happy...

Naomi Acree, age eight, with Girl Scout Troop 50657 helps pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Westside Wesleyan Church in Bristol Nov. 13. Acree is the daughter of Mike and Jenny Acree, Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Operation Christmas Child

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

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What’s Up

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Saturday, November 22, 2025

Early deadlineAdvertising deadline for the Dec. 1 issue of the Reporter & Farmer is Wednesday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. Reporter & Farmer office will be closed Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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

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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.From their registered nurses to therapists to...

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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.Following a 24 minute executive session for personnel the board approved contracts for Alicia Garrett as one act play advisor for $1,729, Spencer Rausch as a special...

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