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Visiting dinner guests

Burt and Barbara Andersh, Watertown and Ilene Stave were dinner guests of their daughter and granddaughter Brittany, Tony and Summer Valnes, Sisseton. They also attended worship at United Methodist Presbyterian Church, Browns, Valley, MN.
2025 Webster Area Farm and Home Show was at the Webster Armory Jan. 24-25. A dog demonstration by South Dakota Highway Patrol Jan. 24 displayed some skills the dogs use to locate the scents of narcotics. Here, Trooper Nathan Monger braces as his dog Dax jumps up on him after he found the narcotic scented prop for the demonstration. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

2025 Webster Area Farm and Home Show was at the Webster Armory Jan. 24-25. A dog demonstration by South Dakota Highway Patrol Jan. 24 displayed some skills the dogs use to locate the scents of narcotics. Here, Trooper Nathan Monger braces as his dog Dax jumps up on him after he found the narcotic scented prop for the demonstration. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

Dog demonstration on display

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Webster Area Honor roll

Webster Area School has released the second quarter honor roll for sixth-12th grades.4.0 GPASeniors – Mason Aadland, Katie Braun, Dylan Carlson, Allison Case, Martin Dorsett, Michael Dorsett, Carrington Hanson, Harley Johnson, Thomas Kuecker, Blaize Larson, Ian Lesnar, Tate Mammenga, Addison...
Webster Area Student Council members, front Barrett Bloom, fourth grade; back, from left, eighth graders Claire Halvorson, Sophia Wilson and Remi Hubsch presented a $1,000 check to playground committee members Vanessa Bloom, fifth grade teacher and Emily Wagner, second grade teacher. Funds were raised through last fall’s Driven Coffee fundraiser and will support the new playground and gym floor project. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Student Council members, front Barrett Bloom, fourth grade; back, from left, eighth graders Claire Halvorson, Sophia Wilson and Remi Hubsch presented a $1,000 check to playground committee members Vanessa Bloom, fifth grade teacher and Emily Wagner, second grade teacher. Funds were raised through last fall’s Driven Coffee fundraiser and will support the new playground and gym floor project. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Proceeds go to projects

A blue heeler dog by the name of Toby left her pawprints all over the hearts of many in the community of Webster. Now, her presence will be missed by many after her passing in late December. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

A blue heeler dog by the name of Toby left her pawprints all over the hearts of many in the community of Webster. Now, her presence will be missed by many after her passing in late December. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Remembering Toby, the neighborhood dog

Losing a pet is always a difficult experience, especially when that pet is cherished by an entire community. In the heart of Webster, residents shared a special bond with a blue heeler named Toby who had become a familiar and beloved presence in the town.
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Gaikowski family Chirstmas

Gaikowski family Christmas was hosted by Bryan and Amber Gaikowski, Lake Kampeska.
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Soil moisture content looking low for region

The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for the Northern Plains Region released it’s quarterly crop progress and condition report Jan. 6.
Ava Bjerke was named the first runner up Jan. 4 in Aberdeen at the Junior South Dakota Snow Queen pageant while Ayla Bloom took second place in the junior talent contest. Bjerke was crowned Webster’s Junior Snow Queen Nov. 9. Webster Snow Queen Abbigail Garrett will represent Webster at the South Dakota Snow Queen event Jan. 11. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Ava Bjerke was named the first runner up Jan. 4 in Aberdeen at the Junior South Dakota Snow Queen pageant while Ayla Bloom took second place in the junior talent contest. Bjerke was crowned Webster’s Junior Snow Queen Nov. 9. Webster Snow Queen Abbigail Garrett will represent Webster at the South Dakota Snow Queen event Jan. 11. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

First runner up, second place

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Travel South Dakota Stories podcast adds six new episodes

PIERRE – Travel South Dakota is excited to release six additional episodes of the popular The Travel South Dakota Stories podcast series.Building on the success of the initial three episodes released in 2023, the new installments feature more inspiring stories and local perspectives, offering...