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First Communion held at Mankato

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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Webster news@reporterandfarmer.comLeo and Myrene Gaikowski, Webster and daughter Eileen Kraemer, Watertown spent the weekend at North Mankato, MN with their daughter and sister Linda Marx and family. Leo and Myrene’s great-grandson Julius Marx received First Communion at St.
Venona Ash has been a South Dakota resident her entire life. Ash loves traveling and spending time with her family. Ash had two children that she cares deeply about and she said she remembers when she had to sew their clothes and how much she enjoyed it. “I’ve made a lot of clothes in my life. All my daughter’s dresses and mine,” said Ash. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Venona Ash has been a South Dakota resident her entire life. Ash loves traveling and spending time with her family. Ash had two children that she cares deeply about and she said she remembers when she had to sew their clothes and how much she enjoyed it. “I’ve made a lot of clothes in my life. All my daughter’s dresses and mine,” said Ash. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Family means everything in life

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Born and raised in South Dakota, Venona Ash is currently residing at Sun Dial Manor and loves to spend time with her family and friends. She said she has cared deeply for her family members and shows her love by hanging pictures of them on her walls.
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Progressive Reading

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Progressive Reading Circle met with Nila Stewart as hostess. Connie Wagner introduced Heather Gaikowski, owner of a printing shop in Webster specializing in custom apparel including embroidery, screen printing and laser engraving. Next meeting will be April 16 at Hot Rod Garage, Webster.
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Waubay School Board meet for negotiations

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Waubay School Board held a special meeting April 8 at 5 p.m. The only item on the agenda was an executive session to discuss certified negotiations. According to business manager Marie Hlavacek, board members entered executive session at 5:01 p.m. and were out of session at 8.
Webster American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State representatives are, from left, Chloe Mammenga, Kelsie Fischer and Jocelyn Rumpca. Girls State will be the first week of June at USD. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State representatives are, from left, Chloe Mammenga, Kelsie Fischer and Jocelyn Rumpca. Girls State will be the first week of June at USD. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Girls State representatives

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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs is a caring mother of six children and used to accompany bands and artists with her piano skills. “I enjoyed accompanying and I did a lot of it. I did it for so many people and I enjoy it more than anything else,” said Gibbs. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Family inspires passion and passion helps family

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Music and family keep 92-year-old Yvonne Gibbs busy while she resides at Sun Dial Manor. Gibbs was born in Claremont and grew up with one younger sister on her family’s farm. According to Gibbs, she started listening to music at a very young age and fell in love with it.
From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

From a young age, 95-year-old Robert Porter has loved sports. Whether it was playing outside, playing for his school or just watching whatever game was on televsion, Porter would be enjoying every moment. According to Porter, he doesn’t have any favorite teams, but he still watches because of his dedication to the hobby. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Childhood activites can last a lifetime

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Born in Onida, Sun Dial Manor resident Robert Porter has been a South Dakota citizen his entire life. Porter said he grew up with two sisters and as a child he and his family were very active. He explained, his family had a trucking business and he would help after school.
Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area Middle and High School students of the month for March, by grade, are from left, seated, Rynsey Jorgenson, eighth; Rylee Mortenson, 12th; standing, Mateo Rodriquez, sixth; Seth Lesnar, 10th; Alec Garrett, 11th; Makynlee Curran, ninth and Logan Zakrzewski, seventh. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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WAS students honored

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Saturday, April 4, 2026
WAS STUDENTS HONORED
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