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Grow South Dakota received a $6,000 grant from First Interstate Bank to support rural food pantries. They donated a large sum of ground beef to several food pantries throughout South Dakota, one being Day County Food Pantry. From left, Susan Hanson, Winnie Jacobs, Carol Richardt, Katie Rasmus, Jean Johnson and Mary Wagner. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Grow South Dakota received a $6,000 grant from First Interstate Bank to support rural food pantries. They donated a large sum of ground beef to several food pantries throughout South Dakota, one being Day County Food Pantry. From left, Susan Hanson, Winnie Jacobs, Carol Richardt, Katie Rasmus, Jean Johnson and Mary Wagner. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Grow SD receives grant

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Friday, July 31, 2026
Lemonade stand proprietor Dylan Ellis, soon to be 13 years old, set up his storefront on Main Street, Webster July 27. Ellis said business is booming thanks to the warm weather and daytime traffic. He is saving his profits to fund the purchase of a four-wheeler and said he is getting “kinda” close to his goal. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Lemonade stand proprietor Dylan Ellis, soon to be 13 years old, set up his storefront on Main Street, Webster July 27. Ellis said business is booming thanks to the warm weather and daytime traffic. He is saving his profits to fund the purchase of a four-wheeler and said he is getting “kinda” close to his goal. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Warm weather, cool lemonade

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Friday, July 31, 2026
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Webster Area School District adopts AI platform for students and staff

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 31, 2026
Webster Area School District has subscribed to SchoolAI, an artificial intelligence software for student and staff use, Superintendent Dr. Jim Block announced at the July 13 school board meeting.Block stated the software will allow district staff to monitor and manage student use of AI and provide...
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Asphalt surface treatment coming to Day County

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
In a press release provided by South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) July 29, it stated that several areas all over South Dakota will be having asphalt surface treatment projects scheduled for Aug. 3.
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Friday, July 31, 2026
Bible camp worshipSummer camp celebration and worship is Aug. 9, 11 a.m. at NeSoDak Bible Camp.Backpack giveawayFree backpack giveaway is Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m. during the back to school barbecue.Fair serviceAugust 9 services will be at Day County Pavilion, Webster, 9:30 a.m.TLC sign upTLC AfterSchool...
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Masters Walleye tournament returns

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Fishermen and fish eaters get ready because the Masters Walleye tournament is coming to Webster Aug. 21-22 and will be located on Bitter Lake. The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to host this tournament for the second time.
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Day County Fair set to host Harvey Opitz Day

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Day County Fair Board member Harvey Opitz is celebrating his 40 years on the fair board and after the decades of hard work, the state has officially recognized Aug. 8, 2026 as Harvey Opitz Day.Opitz was appointed to the Day County Fair Board Feb. 18, 1986 and over the past 40 years, he has helped...
Fourth-generation Day County farmer Scott Hughes shows off his early ‘60s John Deere planter. Hughes completed the vintage planter’s restoration this June, a project he undertook after discovering the long-lost implement once belonged to his great-grandfather. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Fourth-generation Day County farmer Scott Hughes shows off his early ‘60s John Deere planter. Hughes completed the vintage planter’s restoration this June, a project he undertook after discovering the long-lost implement once belonged to his great-grandfather. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Implement restoration connects farming family across generations

Timothy Gibson
Friday, July 31, 2026
In a large farm shop two miles north of Andover, 19-year-old Scott Hughes toiled away dozens of hours disassembling, sandblasting and reassembling an obsolete agricultural implement. He didn’t plan on using the “vintage” ‘60’s planter.
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Organizers are set for festivities

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Day County is about to have five days filled with numerous activities and Webster will be filled to the brim with people from all over. After weeks of hard work, the fair board and 4-H have managed to put together another week full of fun for community members.
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