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Local destinations along East/West routes to the RuralX Summit

Jul 16, 2017

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The 2017 RuralX Summit is fast approaching and if you plan to attend, it’s possible that you will pass through a few communities along the way to Aberdeen.

Next Dakotafire community conversation event is in Webster on May 29

May 15, 2014

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Heidi Marttila-Losure

in Communities, Dakotafire Cafe, Magazine

The second in a series of events intended to spark community and regional conversations will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the American Legion in Webster, S.D. The event, called a Dakotafire Café, intends to get people talking about the topics presented in the latest issue of Dakotafire magazine, according…

Fitness centers a growing trend in Dakota small towns

Dec 10, 2013

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Heidi Marttila-Losure

in Communities

Many area communities now offer an option that until a few years ago was only available in larger communities: A place to exercise, with specialized machines and sometimes classes available—and no need to exercise in the cold and snow.

Knowledge about Common Core not so common

Oct 22, 2013

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Heidi Marttila-Losure

in Schools

As Common Core standards started going into effect in Dakota classrooms this fall, state education leaders probably expected to spend some time explaining what the standards are. But Ryan Townsend, director of academic standards for the N.D. Department of Public Instruction, said he’s spent a lot of time lately explaining what the standards are not.…

Electronic health records show promise, but work remains

Aug 8, 2013

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Heidi Marttila-Losure

in Communities

Area hospitals transitioning to electronic health records (EHRs) are making progress, and their administrators say they are confident that they are providing or will eventually provide better care with EHRs, but the process hasn’t been without significant headaches—and there’s still a ways to go before EHRs reach the comfort level of those corner-worn manila files.

Webster Recycling Raises Funds For New Pool

Apr 11, 2013

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Webster Reporter and Farmer

in Magazine, Spring 2013

Part of the money raised for the new Webster pool was raised through recycling. Photo by George Thompson Sometime next summer, when Webster residents are enjoying their new pool, they can do a little thank-you lap for all the community and environmentminded people who set aside their recycling to help make it happen. The…

Longtime Webster Santa is hanging up his suit

Dec 18, 2012

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Webster Reporter and Farmer

in People

This year is Larry aka “Santa Claus” Baumgarn’s last Christmas. The longtime Webster insurance agent and Santa will hang up his suit after close to 30 years making holiday visits that have meant so much to so many.

Webster Theatre is at a crossroads

Nov 4, 2012

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Webster Reporter and Farmer

in Communities

The Webster Theatre is at a crossroads: The movie industry has decreed a switch from 35mm films to a digital format by 2014, and the Webster Theatre’s owners are considering whether they can make the transition.