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Second assistant fire chief Chris Gravley of Webster Fire Department sprays down a building to keep flames from spreading after a barn fire broke out at 14308 423rd Ave. south of Bristol Jan. 15. Additional details about the fire will be available in next week’s issue. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Second assistant fire chief Chris Gravley of Webster Fire Department sprays down a building to keep flames from spreading after a barn fire broke out at 14308 423rd Ave. south of Bristol Jan. 15. Additional details about the fire will be available in next week’s issue. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Firemen respond to barn fire

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Friday, January 16, 2026
Reporter & Farmer moves to Wednesday publication

Reporter & Farmer moves to Wednesday publication

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Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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wheel of a cannon during Fort Sisseton Historical Festival at Fort Sisseton State Park June 7. According to Peterson he has been participating in reenactments and historical festivals for 34 years since 1991.
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Looking back at what a year 2025 was for Day County

Connor Handrahan
Friday, January 16, 2026
Life is constantly moving and it slows down for no one. A year’s worth of memories is hard to keep track with so many people and eventful moments. Even with a small town everyday is a rush and stories are blowing through this windy rural area.
Caleb Gaikowski and Gage Wik pet Phoebie the skunk, held by handler Alaina Larson, from the Bramble Park Zoo. The zoo had an assortment of animals at the Day County Farm & Home Show in Webster Jan. 25 for members of the public to view and pet. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Caleb Gaikowski and Gage Wik pet Phoebie the skunk, held by handler Alaina Larson, from the Bramble Park Zoo. The zoo had an assortment of animals at the Day County Farm & Home Show in Webster Jan. 25 for members of the public to view and pet. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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January

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January 6Webster City Council held a special meeting Dec. 30 where primary discussions and estimates were provided by Lesleann Palmer on behalf of Northeast Council of Governments for an Industrial Park wastewater project.
Webster Area Schools played host to the Dakota Players March 14. They put on a musical production – which student-actors had only a week to practice – depicting a spin on the classic “Emperor’s New Clothes” story. Pictured from left are Dakota Player director Grant Meyers, Webster Area students Ashley Rumpca (behind), Hannah Crawford, Dawn Heer, Kalli Holman and Lyric Cyrus. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Webster Area Schools played host to the Dakota Players March 14. They put on a musical production – which student-actors had only a week to practice – depicting a spin on the classic “Emperor’s New Clothes” story. Pictured from left are Dakota Player director Grant Meyers, Webster Area students Ashley Rumpca (behind), Hannah Crawford, Dawn Heer, Kalli Holman and Lyric Cyrus. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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March

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report was filed Jan. 23 after Day County Sheriff’s office was made aware of the incident. No injuries were sustained.
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April

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a quarterly basis as opposed to a monthly basis. This was subsequently approved by commissioners.New microphones and speaker systems were installed for the online format of Day County Commissioner meetings.
Fisher Kimble, age one, rides down a slide during Pumpkin Fest in Webster Oct. 4. He is the son of Huxley and Kali Kimbol from Watertown. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Fisher Kimble, age one, rides down a slide during Pumpkin Fest in Webster Oct. 4. He is the son of Huxley and Kali Kimbol from Watertown. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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July

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He added with the current landfill and “if everything realistically goes normal” there is 10 years of lifetime left of the dump. Erickson added their permit expires in 2027.Webster women Missy Rausch, Jenna Sinner, Madison Rausch, Addison Kuecker, Mia Coester and Norah Zubke ran 13.
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August

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in Webster before taking on the CEO role.At the regular Andover Town Board meeting July 7, the board officially accepted the resignation of board member Grant Meyers following a motion by members Shane Schmieg and Sandy Sobolik.
Terry Hagen rolls out lefse dough Nov. 21 during lefse fundraiser at Tabor Church, Webster. The dough must be thin enough so it can evenly cook on both sides, but sturdy enough to not fall apart. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Terry Hagen rolls out lefse dough Nov. 21 during lefse fundraiser at Tabor Church, Webster. The dough must be thin enough so it can evenly cook on both sides, but sturdy enough to not fall apart. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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October

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not made and the decision was tabled to the September meeting.
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