Opinion

OLE & LENA

News Staff

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Ole and Sven each needed a loan for $10,000 so they went to the bank. Sven went in first.“What do you do for a living?” asked the bank manager.“I’m a pilot,” said Sven.“Well, that’s a good profession,” the manager said and he gave Sven his loan.Then Ole went in to ask for his $10,000.

The wheels may be small but the risks are big

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Inside this week’s Reporter & Farmer, I’d like to draw attention to the public service announcement from the city of Webster regarding the use of golf carts on public roadways. The notice outlines South Dakota laws related specifically to youth operating motorized vehicles.

Candidates who overlook newspapers put their campaigns at risk

Gary L. Wood

Saturday, April 18, 2026

As another election cycle approaches, many campaigns – by both newcomers and incumbents – are reconsidering how they communicate with voters.Some view newspaper advertising as outdated. Others assume digital platforms alone can carry their message.

Half a year down, no idea how many more to go

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 18, 2026

April 20 marks my six month anniversary in Webster and so far it’s been a life changing experience. Writing has always been a passion of mine and while I was studying it in college, I didn’t ever stop to consider how life could be affected by it.

Celebrate being in the know with a new holiday centered on local news

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, April 11, 2026

R&F team heard about the inaugural celebration of what we do day-in and day-out, the team’s initial reaction was somewhere between surprise and a quiet chuckle. A bonified holiday for local news? What? For real? Yes, for real. I had to promise I hadn’t made it up.

Good weather means it’s time for another season of golf

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 11, 2026

With what is hopefully the last snowfall of the season wrapping up last week, that means it’s time for spring sports. Springtime has become my second favorite season because of the sports and activities that start up.

Quote of the Week

News Staff

Saturday, April 11, 2026

“There’s always good days and bad days, but I don’t think I will have anymore bad days. I could have died on that mountain, but I didn’t. I learned every day is a blessing. Even when you’re scared or tired, you just have to keep going.

A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, April 4, 2026

In my time at Reporter & Farmer I have been cautious of expressing my religious or spiritual beliefs in a column. This is not because I lack a firm conviction of them but because there is a fine line between expressing beliefs and being preachy by pressing them upon someone.

In life, there is always something worth a laugh

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Life is always better while you’re laughing. I’ve been reminded how healthy laughing can be with the living history interviews I’ve been doing and recently, one thing has become crystal clear to me; laughing can help you live your life to the fullest.

Apology and thanks are 50 years in the making

Rocky Bartos

Saturday, April 4, 2026

The short period when winter is extinguished for good by spring temperatures has a unique feel, as I recall. The last small, dirty and crusty snow patches hiding in the deep shade morphed into puddles and released a final pocket of cool air with an earthy smell.

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