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Crocheting a passion into a young mind

Connor Handrahan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Crocheting is sort of a lesser known hobby for many people and even though it might not be as popular as some hobbies, there are still people like Keifer Acree, a Webster Area student who found a passion for it.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026
Earns masterTaylor Sinner, Webster, earned her master of business administration degree from South Dakota Dakota Wesleyan University in May.SDSU graduatesThe following area students graduated after the spring semester at South Dakota State University Brookings.
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Celebrating 145 years of farming

Jerry Nelson
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Gilbert Nelson left Norway in 1864 and settled in Ettrick, WI. He joined the Wisconsin Regulars and served in the Civil War. By 1881, Gilbert and his wife, Anna, had five sons and a daughter.
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Electrification comes to 550 customers

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
HistoricEvEnts 15 years ago August 1, 2011A powerful thunderstorm with torrential rains and damaging winds ripped through central and eastern South Dakota July 26. Winds were clocked at 70-80 mph with one report of a 100 mph gust.
The annual parade at Waubay Fun Fest was another huge celebration for the community. Dozens of floats were driven down Main Street and candy filled the streets. Here, Brittany Hanna dressed up as the Statue of Liberty and Ryan Hanna showed off his American spirit by dressing up as an eagle. Pictures by Reporter & Farmer |Connor Handrahan

The annual parade at Waubay Fun Fest was another huge celebration for the community. Dozens of floats were driven down Main Street and candy filled the streets. Here, Brittany Hanna dressed up as the Statue of Liberty and Ryan Hanna showed off his American spirit by dressing up as an eagle. Pictures by Reporter & Farmer |Connor Handrahan

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Having fun at Waubay fun fest

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Having fun at Waubay fun fest
The New Frontier Steakhouse & Lounge is standing proud on Webster’s Main Street. With fresh steak and friendly support staff, The New Frontier welcomes everyone. From left, Caleb Gaikowski, Aaron Gaikowski, Aiden Gaikowski, Kristi Gaikowski, Gabriel Gaikowski, Alivia Kuecker and Ava Bjerke.

The New Frontier Steakhouse & Lounge is standing proud on Webster’s Main Street. With fresh steak and friendly support staff, The New Frontier welcomes everyone. From left, Caleb Gaikowski, Aaron Gaikowski, Aiden Gaikowski, Kristi Gaikowski, Gabriel Gaikowski, Alivia Kuecker and Ava Bjerke.

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A true family experience: The New Frontier Steakhouse & Lounge

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
What all started out as a conversation became a reality in 2021, when Aaron, Kristi and their sons Gabriel and Aiden Gaikowski purchased The New Frontier Steakhouse & Lounge after the passing of previous owner Steve Dolney.
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Victim named in crash near Pierpont

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, July 25, 2026
51-year-old Timothy A51-year-old Timothy Allen Smith from Rochester, MN, died July 15 after being struck by a commercial truck outside of Pierpont, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at about 10:43 p.m. at the intersection of 130th St. and 412th Ave. Authorities said...
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Webster Police assist with child locked in vehicle

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
RePoRt July 9Assisted ambulance with medical call at 1100 blk. E. 7th St.Parking against traffic at 700 blk. W. 10th Ave.July 10Removed deer from roadway on Hwy. 12.Child locked in vehicle on Hwy. 12.Funeral escort on Main St.Report of grass clippings on roadway on W.1st Ave.Dog bite at 1100 blk.
Day County 4-H Special Foods was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church July 21. Sixteen Day County and three Clark County youth competed in the Special Foods competition. From left, Ollie Siglin, Addy Siglin, Ava Larson, Abby Zirbel; middle, Cora Larson Raelee Ellingson, Kallie Zirbel, Aliyah Zirbel, Collin Zirbel; back, Lola Wells, Carson Fischer, Kelsey Fischer, Adaline Larson and Parker Zirbel. Not pictured are Cort Paulson and Henry Paulson. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Day County 4-H Special Foods was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church July 21. Sixteen Day County and three Clark County youth competed in the Special Foods competition. From left, Ollie Siglin, Addy Siglin, Ava Larson, Abby Zirbel; middle, Cora Larson Raelee Ellingson, Kallie Zirbel, Aliyah Zirbel, Collin Zirbel; back, Lola Wells, Carson Fischer, Kelsey Fischer, Adaline Larson and Parker Zirbel. Not pictured are Cort Paulson and Henry Paulson. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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YOUTH COMPETE IN SPECIAL FOOD

News Staff
Saturday, July 25, 2026
YOUTH COMPETE IN SPECIAL FOOD
Day County hosted the 2026 fashion revue contest at Day County Courthouse July 16. From left, front are Abby Zirbel, Ava Larson, Cort Paulson; back, Aliyah Zirbel, Kallie Zirbel, Cora Larson, Kelsey Fischer and Macee McGregor. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Day County hosted the 2026 fashion revue contest at Day County Courthouse July 16. From left, front are Abby Zirbel, Ava Larson, Cort Paulson; back, Aliyah Zirbel, Kallie Zirbel, Cora Larson, Kelsey Fischer and Macee McGregor. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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Day County fashion revue contest

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Saturday, July 25, 2026
Day County fashion revue contest
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