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POLICE REPORT

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Friday, August 28, 2026
August 20Report of intoxicated driver on Hwy. 12.Report of dog at large on 300 blk. W. 3rd St. August 21Report of lost cell phone. Later found and returned to owner. August 22Accidental 911 call on 900 blk. E. 5th St.Report of lost purse.Seven traffic stops.
Steven McCleerey was named Dan Ahlers running mate for lieutenant governor. McCleery was formerly the State Representative from District 1. McCleerey came to talk to Webster community members Aug. 26 and hosted a meet and greet at Area 4 Senior Nutrition Program. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Steven McCleerey was named Dan Ahlers running mate for lieutenant governor. McCleery was formerly the State Representative from District 1. McCleerey came to talk to Webster community members Aug. 26 and hosted a meet and greet at Area 4 Senior Nutrition Program. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Running mate comes to Webster

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Friday, August 28, 2026
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Enjoying tunes of toast

Jerry Nelson
Friday, August 28, 2026
My wife, my sister Jane and I recently got toasted.It had nothing to do with overconsumption of alcohol or being feted at a festive gathering. This toast had to do with bread.
Merry Lone has been serving the community since 2004 when she became a real estate agent and in 2014 when she became a broker and started her very own company, ML Real Estate. In 2024, Dari Schlotte began working with Lone and has been helping continue to grow the business. “We are serving northeast South Dakota to the best of our abilities,” said Lone.

Merry Lone has been serving the community since 2004 when she became a real estate agent and in 2014 when she became a broker and started her very own company, ML Real Estate. In 2024, Dari Schlotte began working with Lone and has been helping continue to grow the business. “We are serving northeast South Dakota to the best of our abilities,” said Lone.

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Day County’s very own, real estate with Merry Lone

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Friday, August 28, 2026
ML Real Estate has been serving northeastern South Dakota since 2014 and has been dedicated to helping the process of real estate be easier for her customers.When Lone first became a broker associate in 2004, she said she had been working full time in insurance since 1995 and she knew some...
Tina Dokken, left, coaches Michele Markie in clay bird shooting Aug. 22 at the fourth annual Women on the Wing event, when 30 women came together to learn the techniques of hunting and shooting. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

Tina Dokken, left, coaches Michele Markie in clay bird shooting Aug. 22 at the fourth annual Women on the Wing event, when 30 women came together to learn the techniques of hunting and shooting. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson

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Women on the Wing builds confidence, community and a path to the hunt

Timothy Gibson
Friday, August 28, 2026
On a summer weekend in Day County, the sound of clay targets shattering over a small lake was accompanied by something just as important: women cheering for one another.The South Dakota chapter of Pheasants Forever hosted its fourth annual Women on the Wing event Aug. 22-23, bringing women together...
The Master Walleye Circuit was held in Webster at Bitter Lake Aug. 21-22. According to Webster Area Chamber of Commerce president Kelsey Kading, “It took a lot of work and a lot of people, but it was a great turnout and a good weekend for everyone.” Here, Greg McMartin is helping other community members clean fish for the fish fry that was held after the tournament. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

The Master Walleye Circuit was held in Webster at Bitter Lake Aug. 21-22. According to Webster Area Chamber of Commerce president Kelsey Kading, “It took a lot of work and a lot of people, but it was a great turnout and a good weekend for everyone.” Here, Greg McMartin is helping other community members clean fish for the fish fry that was held after the tournament. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Chamber hosts Master Walleye Circuit event

Connor Handrahan
Friday, August 28, 2026
Webster Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Master Walleye Circuit at Bitter Lake Aug. 21-22. According to chamber president Kelsey Kading, it was a good weekend to go fishing and it was a great turnout. She added, there were a lot of local people who attended, but also many people from out of town.
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