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After fishing the Masters Walleye Tournament over a decade ago, two Webster originals took the opportunity this summer to fish the Webster-based tournament on Bitter Lake with their kids. Pictured from left are Hayley and Bryan Gaikowski and Jason and Maverick Coester. Bryan and Jason fished the MWC tournament the last time it was in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

After fishing the Masters Walleye Tournament over a decade ago, two Webster originals took the opportunity this summer to fish the Webster-based tournament on Bitter Lake with their kids. Pictured from left are Hayley and Bryan Gaikowski and Jason and Maverick Coester. Bryan and Jason fished the MWC tournament the last time it was in Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Masters Walleye Circuit tournament lures both local and tourist anglers to Webster

The Masters Walleye Circuit took place on Bitter Lake Aug. 9-10 hosted by the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce. This event drew fishermen teams from local areas and from across the nation as 84 teams were enrolled to participate in the tournament.
The pedal pull was a major attraction for many Day County youth during the Day County Fair. Three-yearold Hux, son of Justin and Tarah McClurg, participated in the pedal pull Aug. 10. The young Webster native applies force to the heavy tractor as Russell Larson provides a gentle push. During the Day County Fair children wanted to prove their worth in the pedal pull event and earn a trophy for their hard work. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

The pedal pull was a major attraction for many Day County youth during the Day County Fair. Three-yearold Hux, son of Justin and Tarah McClurg, participated in the pedal pull Aug. 10. The young Webster native applies force to the heavy tractor as Russell Larson provides a gentle push. During the Day County Fair children wanted to prove their worth in the pedal pull event and earn a trophy for their hard work. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

Pedaling through the fair

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Return to school draws near

As the summer heat fades into the cool of autumn, the start of school is once again upon local communities. Start dates for Webster, Waubay and Groton are coming soon along with any important details.The first bell will ring for Webster Area School District as classes begin Aug. 20.
Fifteen-year-old 4-Her Kelsey Fischer launches the rocket she made Aug. 7 at the Day County Fairground. Fischer and her brother Connor Fischer both watch with anticipation as the small rocket quickly launches into the sky leaving a small plume of smoke behind. In the back, from left, Amy Fischer, Carson Fischer, Aiden Gaikowski, Kori Gaikowski and Taylor Anderson. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

Fifteen-year-old 4-Her Kelsey Fischer launches the rocket she made Aug. 7 at the Day County Fairground. Fischer and her brother Connor Fischer both watch with anticipation as the small rocket quickly launches into the sky leaving a small plume of smoke behind. In the back, from left, Amy Fischer, Carson Fischer, Aiden Gaikowski, Kori Gaikowski and Taylor Anderson. Reporter & Farmer | Brenner Cariveau

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SDHSAA to study success factor in high school sports

PIERRE – One of the new goals for the South Dakota High School Activities Association is studying whether a success factor should be used when classifying sports teams.SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos said currently schools are classified by enrollment.