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In last week’s issue, an article was published about a mysterious trailer that appeared in the farmer market’s parking lot and with help from a few community members, the trailer has been identified. Needs Anonymous has been using this trailer to collect their unsellable products and those donations will go to helping less fortunate people in Africa. Here, Howard Hvidsten can be seen loading items into the trailer. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

In last week’s issue, an article was published about a mysterious trailer that appeared in the farmer market’s parking lot and with help from a few community members, the trailer has been identified. Needs Anonymous has been using this trailer to collect their unsellable products and those donations will go to helping less fortunate people in Africa. Here, Howard Hvidsten can be seen loading items into the trailer. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Mystery solved: Donation trailer finds a new purpose in the community

Connor Handrahan
Friday, August 7, 2026
With help from some community members, the mysterious trailer that was featured in last issue’s paper has been found and the story’s been figured out. Although the trailer is not a paper recycling trailer, this trailer is also being used for a good cause.
What was thought to be a paper recycling trailer, has been seen near the farmers market parking lot in Webster. A paper recycling trailer was in Webster a few years ago and after asking community members who helped with the trailer previously, no one was able to help identify the trailer. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

What was thought to be a paper recycling trailer, has been seen near the farmers market parking lot in Webster. A paper recycling trailer was in Webster a few years ago and after asking community members who helped with the trailer previously, no one was able to help identify the trailer. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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A unknown trailer appears in Webster

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
An unknown trailer has appeared in the parking lot where the farmer’s market is held.
Members of the Jr. Websterian Club enjoy a holiday party. Pictured from left, top row, Connie Sawinksy, Linda Fleeger, Marilyn DeSpiegler, Becky Mahlen, Eloise Hortness and Barb Ohleen; bottom row: Margaret Trefz, Winnie Jacobs, Joyce Wiemann, Sandy Anderson and Julie Delaney. Additional club members not pictured: Kristi Baumgarn, Jill Flemmer, Cindy Wolter, Sharon Johnson, Suzanne Olawsky and Mary Bloom. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

Members of the Jr. Websterian Club enjoy a holiday party. Pictured from left, top row, Connie Sawinksy, Linda Fleeger, Marilyn DeSpiegler, Becky Mahlen, Eloise Hortness and Barb Ohleen; bottom row: Margaret Trefz, Winnie Jacobs, Joyce Wiemann, Sandy Anderson and Julie Delaney. Additional club members not pictured: Kristi Baumgarn, Jill Flemmer, Cindy Wolter, Sharon Johnson, Suzanne Olawsky and Mary Bloom. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot

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Jr. Websterian Club celebrates 75 years

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 31, 2026
Since October 1951, the Jr. Websterian Club has gathered in the homes of Webster women to share educational seminars, build friendships and give back to the community.Over the decades, the club has become a local hub for fostering lifelong connections among generations of ladies in the Webster...
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Senior card players

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
Webster Senior Citizens card player winners were Myrene Gaikowski, whist and Dennis DeWitte, pinochle. The next meeting will be Aug. 3, 1 p.m. with Carolyn Nelson hosting lunch.
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Police called to person yelling outside of residence

News Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
RePoRt July 23Called to hospital for injured juvenile.July 24Arrested individual with local warrants.Called to check welfare of individual at 1100 blk. E. 5th St.Funeral escort on Main St.July 25Report of person yelling outside their residence.
Tails and Trails is a new 4-H club that started at the beginning of last year’s 4-H season and they’ve been hard at work. Members are from left, back, Easton Ermer, Delaney Atherton, Caleb Gaikowski, Lloyd Johnson, Samantha Ermer, Karsyn Gaikowski, Mackenzie Atherton; front, Micki Lesnar and Kori Gaikowski. Not pictured members Claire Halvorson and Jaycee Brandlee. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Tails and Trails is a new 4-H club that started at the beginning of last year’s 4-H season and they’ve been hard at work. Members are from left, back, Easton Ermer, Delaney Atherton, Caleb Gaikowski, Lloyd Johnson, Samantha Ermer, Karsyn Gaikowski, Mackenzie Atherton; front, Micki Lesnar and Kori Gaikowski. Not pictured members Claire Halvorson and Jaycee Brandlee. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Tails and Trails first year of being a 4-H Club

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Tails and Trails Club is a new 4-H group that started at the beginning of last year’s 4-H season, which is in October.
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Mathiason, Current united in marriage

Ilene Stave
Saturday, July 25, 2026
325-3307Marcella Enstad, 93, Bristol formerly of Pierpont and Watertown, died July 8, 2026 at Sun Dial Manor, Bristol. Funeral services were held July 16, 2026 at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Watertown with Pastor Laura Overbo officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Watertown.
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ORGANIZATIONS

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Pius X, met at the Parish Center for their May meeting. Four officers and 19 members were present. The Rosary was led by the officers.Cindy Zenk opened the meeting with the flag pledge.
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Fourth of July guests

Ilene Stave
Saturday, July 11, 2026
PierPont (605) 325-3307Fourth of July weekend guests of Tony, Brittany andSummerValnes, Sisseton were Ilene Stave; Burt and Barbara Andersh, Watertown; Jesse Brooke, Fallyn and Scottlyn Morrow, Fargo, ND; Ardis and Steve Moeller, Carmen Moeller, Logan Kelling, Brandon; Christian and Courtney...
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