Webster High School Choir Performs Inside Agwrx’s New 1.3-Million-Bushel Grain Bin in South Dakota

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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Before Agwrx Cooperative filled its new 1.3-million-bushel grain bin in Webster with its first load of grain, local students christened the empty structure with a musical performance.

On Oct. 7, 2026, members of the Webster High School choir stepped inside the newly built bin to perform three songs: "Good Day Sunshine" by The Beatles, "The Stars with the Voyager" by Emily Crocker, and "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Alexis Garry, vocal director for the Webster Area School District, said the empty bin's echoing acoustics created a memorable setting for the students.

"This was such a unique experience that gave these students a memory that will last a lifetime!" Garry said.

Investing in Northeast South Dakota Agriculture

Held during National Cooperative Month as fall harvest moved forward across northeastern South Dakota, the event highlighted the connection between local agricultural infrastructure and the surrounding community.

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Kent Borstad, CEO of Agwrx Cooperative, said the new facility is designed to increase storage capacity and speed up grain handling for area producers during peak harvest hours.

"This investment in our 1.3-million-bushel bin and supporting infrastructure reflects our confidence in our producers and the future of the Webster community," Borstad said. "As the speed and scale of agriculture continue to increase, we're investing to meet those demands with greater capacity and more efficient grain handling. For our producers, that means keeping trucks moving and getting back to the field when harvest hours matter most. For our community, it's a long-term commitment to keeping agriculture strong and supporting the local families and businesses whose livelihoods are connected to it."

Borstad added that inviting the high school choir into the facility before operations began underscored the project's purpose.

"This facility will hold grain grown by local families, and hearing local students fill it with music was a meaningful way to celebrate its future," Borstad said. "We appreciate the students, their director, and everyone who helped make it happen. Before the first bushel went in, they gave us a moment that reminded us why we make these investments and who we're building for."

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