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Members of Webster High School Class of 1950 are, from left, Don Becht, Asella (Bierschbach) Crum, Marlene (Walton) Knutson and Bev (Olson) Carr. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

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Webster High School Class Renions

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Friday, July 4, 2025

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Lawmakers look for ways to deliver on support for ‘essential’ ambulance service

John Hult

Friday, July 4, 2025

Back in February, South Dakota lawmakers recognized emergency medical services as an “essential service.”Sort of.“Essential service” typically means the government has to guarantee access to said service by providing or funding it.

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Grants bolster rural ambulances with training, equipment

John Hult

Friday, July 4, 2025

Motorized cots and chairs, emergency medical technician training and life support dummies are among the purchases made by local ambulance services through two rounds of grant awards from the South Dakota Department of Health.

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Minnesota trooper dies in Waubay Lake incident

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, July 4, 2025

A Minnesota woman’s body has been recovered from a local lake after a two-day search and rescue effort was held.According to a press statement from Day County Sheriff Jerred Schreur, his office received a call early in the evening June 29 regarding a female who had been boating on Waubay Lake.

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Creamery group to open for Ricky Skaggs

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Historic15 years ago July 12, 2010A popular local gospel group will take the stage in Aberdeen with the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Ronnie Milsap and Russ Taff during GloryFest 2010, a three-day Christian music festival.

Andrew Pitzl of Eden waits for the start of his turtle racing heat during Eden Days festival June 28. Pitzl’s turtle dubbed Speedy couldn’t live up to its name and didn’t make the final round. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Slow and steady

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Reflecting on standing firm in the faith

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Reflecting on standing firm in the faith

Pastor Michael Dekraai

Friday, July 4, 2025

Isaiah 41:10 tells us, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my right righteous right hand.

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Mowing ditches too early has wildlife impact, aesthetics and maintenance work a consideration

Annie Witt

Friday, July 4, 2025

When and how road ditches are mowed can make all the difference between life and death for ground-nesting birds, especially pheasants. It makes roadside maintenance more than just a matter of looks but a decision that directly impacts South Dakota’s wildlife.

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Army Corps of Engineers presents findings, solicits more feedback on county’s flood issue

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, July 4, 2025

After a year of research, a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was back in Webster to present preliminary findings on a study currently being conducted of the Waubay Chain of Lakes in Day County. The meeting was held July 2 at the Day County Courthouse.

South Dakota WIldlife Federation Executive Director Dana Rogers speaks at the inaugural Day County Sportsman’s Club meeting June 26. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Webster man looks to organize sportsman’s club, holds informational meeting to otain traction

Annie Witt

Friday, July 4, 2025

Local outdoor enthusiasts met for the inaugural meeting of the Day County Sportsman’s Club June 26 at the Izaak Walton League.

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