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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Northern State University recognized academic achievements of students for spring semester. President’s list honors full-time students who achieved a 4.00 GPA and dean’s list recognizes full-time students who attained a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99.

Danette Evenson is the new Front Desk Coordinator at Reporter & Farmer and will greet customers as they come in the office. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Evenson now greets guests at paper office

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Those calling in or stopping by Reporter & Farmer will be greeted by a new personality as Danette Evenson joined the team as Front Desk Coordinator last month. She will be handling customer inquiries and subscriptions as well as legal notice placement.

Oldest Living South Dakotan

News Staff

Saturday, June 6, 2026

SIOUX FALLS – Who is the oldest person currently living in South Dakota? Each year, the South Dakota Health Care Association’s (SDHCA) Century Club sets out to answer that very question.If you know a South Dakota resident born before Oct.

SDSU Extension to hold a virtual 5K event

News Staff

Saturday, June 6, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension, Brookings, is having a virtual 5K. This event can be completed any time during the week of July 5-11, register by visiting extension. sdstate.edu/events and searching “5K.

Local Knights of Columbus donates funds

News Staff

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Craig Case (left), treasurer of the Knights of Columbus Waubay-Webster chapter, presents a donation to the Webster Area High School Special Education Department.

Among the Sons of Norway

Jerry Nelson

Saturday, June 6, 2026

I was recently asked to speak at a meeting of a secret society. I was surprised when they invited me as it’s widely known that I can’t keep a secret.My wife and I went to an innocuous building located in the midst of a sleepy college town.

Webster unit to leave for Anchorage

News Staff

Saturday, June 6, 2026

HistoricEvEnts15 years ago June 13, 2011Senator Tim Johnson toured flood areas June 3. He was briefed on the situation in Waubay by Mayor Kevin Jens and other officials.

From left, Ava Bjerke, Kenslee Zubke, Kinsey Kuecker and Cartney Hanson are waving down cars and advertising for their car wash. Webster Area Key Club hosted a topless car wash June 1 for four hours. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Webster Area Key Club car wash

News Staff

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Day County Commissioners’ pay raise included with employee salary schedule

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, June 6, 2026

The legality and justification of a public officials’ pay raise at the start of 2026 was called into public question through election campaigning last week, days before the June 2 Primary Election. Day County Commissioners were accused of secretly raising their salaries nearly 15 percent.

Bristol City Council approves building permits, budgets in swift session

Timothy Gibson

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Bristol City Council members displayed administrative alignment throughout their meeting June 1 at Bristol City Hall.Council members unanimously approved two building permits and city budgets before reviewing utility and maintenance updates at the meeting, which lasted just 19 minutes.

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