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Emerald Ash Borer larva and the tunnel path they leave, which damages the host tree. Reporter & Farmer | Courtesy of John Ball/ South Dakota State University

Emerald Ash Borer larva and the tunnel path they leave, which damages the host tree. Reporter & Farmer | Courtesy of John Ball/ South Dakota State University

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Milbank goes out on a limb to save ash trees from invasive beetle

Makenzie Huber
Friday, May 29, 2026
It would cost up to $4 million to cut down Milbank’s ash trees, after state and city officials detected a beetle last summer that threatens to decimate the northeastern South Dakota city’s tree canopy.It’ll cost roughly 60 percent of that price, or $2.
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NextGen EMS allows high schoolers to explore medical careers

Timothy Gibson
Friday, May 29, 2026
The initial cohort of NextGen EMS, a new program which exposes high schoolers to the emergency medical field, successfully completed its first semester with nine cadet participants. Two cadets are graduating seniors pursing professional EMT certifications.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson traveled to Webster May 26 to discuss South Dakota issues with the Webster community. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Republican gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson traveled to Webster May 26 to discuss South Dakota issues with the Webster community. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Govenor candidate visits Webster

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Friday, May 29, 2026
South Dakota sitting governor Larry Rhoden was at a meet and greet event in Webster May 28 ahead of the June 2 primary election. Shown here, he visits with Brett Kwasniewski and Jeremy Lindemann of Lake Region Electric. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

South Dakota sitting governor Larry Rhoden was at a meet and greet event in Webster May 28 ahead of the June 2 primary election. Shown here, he visits with Brett Kwasniewski and Jeremy Lindemann of Lake Region Electric. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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South Dakota sitting governor

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Friday, May 29, 2026
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Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry opens for the season

Connor Handrahan
Friday, May 29, 2026
Webster’s Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry officially opened for the season May 15. This museum offers 23 buildings that show the history of Day County and South Dakota. The first building opened in 1986 and since then has expanded into a living history exhibit with only volunteers working.
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Exchange students visit

Connor Handrahan
Friday, May 29, 2026
It’s time once again for the Webster community to welcome German students who are participating in the Webster Dewangen German Exchange program. This program has been going on for well over 20 years and is always a fun experience for Webster and Dewangen students.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4690 and American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard led by Commander Mike Wiley performs a ceremonial volley and taps at Soldier’s Circle, Saint Otto’s Cemetery, Webster, to honor our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pictured from left are Robert Duerre, Floyd Hansmeier, Doug Lynch, Brenda Larson, Randy Gaikowski, Josh Anderson, Doug Van Houdt, Garry Fossum, Ed Damrau, Mike Wiley, Dennis Kurkowski and Tom Lewno. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4690 and American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard led by Commander Mike Wiley performs a ceremonial volley and taps at Soldier’s Circle, Saint Otto’s Cemetery, Webster, to honor our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice. Pictured from left are Robert Duerre, Floyd Hansmeier, Doug Lynch, Brenda Larson, Randy Gaikowski, Josh Anderson, Doug Van Houdt, Garry Fossum, Ed Damrau, Mike Wiley, Dennis Kurkowski and Tom Lewno. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day services

Timothy Gibson
Friday, May 29, 2026
Veterans, their families and members of the public gathered to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice at Memorial Day services May 25 at Webster Armory.
A shed started on fire near 439th Ave. east of Webster May 28. Waubay and Webster Fire Departments were called to scene. No report was available as of press deadline. Here, Webster fire fighter Leonard Deibert takes action to help put out the flames. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

A shed started on fire near 439th Ave. east of Webster May 28. Waubay and Webster Fire Departments were called to scene. No report was available as of press deadline. Here, Webster fire fighter Leonard Deibert takes action to help put out the flames. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Fire leaves shed in shambles

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Friday, May 29, 2026
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