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John Kirby, right, drives the 1919 40-horsepower Case steam traction engine in the plow demonstration Sept. 12 in Andover. Next to Kirby is fireman Miles McDaniel, responsible for feeding fuel into the engine and maintaining steam pressure. Manning the plow are Dawson Larson, left, and Jordan Schmieg, second from left. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

John Kirby, right, drives the 1919 40-horsepower Case steam traction engine in the plow demonstration Sept. 12 in Andover. Next to Kirby is fireman Miles McDaniel, responsible for feeding fuel into the engine and maintaining steam pressure. Manning the plow are Dawson Larson, left, and Jordan Schmieg, second from left. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Threshing show fun

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Threshing show fun
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Fewer South Dakota middle-schoolers trying nicotine, but more using it regularly

John Hult
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fewer South Dakota middle-schoolers are trying nicotine than they were two years ago, but slightly more of them are using it every day.Nicotine use rates for Native American kids in grades six through eight are higher than they are for non-Natives, meanwhile, and South Dakota kids overall are...
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Next year will see road graveled across the state

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
HistoricEvEnts 15 years ago September 26, 2011Executive director of Aberdeen based regional economic development group says towns like Webster can take advantage of a manufacturing boom if they strategically position themselves.
Many kids enjoyed the festivities held at Harvest Bash Sept 12. Lawson Vander Linden, age eight from Webster, hops from side to side on the inflatable side. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Many kids enjoyed the festivities held at Harvest Bash Sept 12. Lawson Vander Linden, age eight from Webster, hops from side to side on the inflatable side. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Second annual Harvest Bash

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST BASH
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Rooftop capers terrorize Main Street roofs

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
RePoRtSept. 3Report of two vehicle accident in parking lot on Hwy. 12.Sept. 4Assisted fire department east of town. Assisted with property dispute.Assisted ambulance with medical call on Hwy. 12.Report of individuals knocking on residence windows on 300 blk.
United States Marine Corps veteran Jimmie R. Nelson drives his 1943 M3 Half-Track Personnel Carrier as part of a special military equipment display to honor veterans in the Andover threshing show in Andover Sept. 12. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

United States Marine Corps veteran Jimmie R. Nelson drives his 1943 M3 Half-Track Personnel Carrier as part of a special military equipment display to honor veterans in the Andover threshing show in Andover Sept. 12. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Military focus at show

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
MILITARY FOCUS AT SHOW
Rick Hanson takes aim at a target Aug. 25 at Webster Claybird Club. Trap shooters line up in groups of five, taking five shots from each position – 25 shots in total. From left to right: Doug Herold, Rich Proctor, Donnie Bloom, Roland Hanson and Paul Dulitz. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Rick Hanson takes aim at a target Aug. 25 at Webster Claybird Club. Trap shooters line up in groups of five, taking five shots from each position – 25 shots in total. From left to right: Doug Herold, Rich Proctor, Donnie Bloom, Roland Hanson and Paul Dulitz. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Claybird Club keeps a community tradition alive

Timothy Gibson
Saturday, September 19, 2026
On Tuesday evenings during the warmer months, the northeast edge of Webster becomes a gathering place for people with a common goal: watching a clay target rise into the sky and trying to break it with a well-placed shot.For the members of the Webster Claybird Club, however, trap shooting is about...
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Germanfest returns for another year of fun

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The 11th annual Germanfest held by the Webster/Dewangen exchange group is just around the corner and they are preparing for another day of fun.“We hope everyone is looking for a fun time,” said Stacey Williams Dunse.Germanfest will begin at 10 a.m. and be hosted at the Webster Armory Sept. 26.
The second annual Harvest Bash took place Sept. 12 in Webster where attending community members took in a full day of activities. Here, three-year-old Elaina McNeely from Watertown, takes in the petting zoo by rubbing a pig’s belly. See more photos on page 9. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

The second annual Harvest Bash took place Sept. 12 in Webster where attending community members took in a full day of activities. Here, three-year-old Elaina McNeely from Watertown, takes in the petting zoo by rubbing a pig’s belly. See more photos on page 9. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Pig petting

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
Pig petting
Jen Roth, left, drives an early 1920s 65-horsepower Case steam traction engine. Colt Edin, right, operates the gear shifter while Abram Edin, center, enjoys the ride Sept. 12 at Andover’s James Valley Threshing Show. See more photos throughout. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Jen Roth, left, drives an early 1920s 65-horsepower Case steam traction engine. Colt Edin, right, operates the gear shifter while Abram Edin, center, enjoys the ride Sept. 12 at Andover’s James Valley Threshing Show. See more photos throughout. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Steam powered

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Saturday, September 19, 2026
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