Webster Tigerfish hosted the first tournament of the season June 30. This was a fun meet so kids got to practice without having to worry about results. Here, Alysha Moos can be seen competing in the 100 breast event. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Webster Post 40 Bensen Huggett gets a hit during the fourth inning and secures a single during Post 40’s game against Sisseton June 25. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Two-year-old Boone Lesnar smiles after gathering a handful of candy tossed out by members of a Webster High School alumni class float June 27 for the alumni parade. He and many other children in town for the event were beneficiaries of the sweet treats class members tossed to onlookers. Lesnar is the son of Mike and Amber Lesnar of rural Webster. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz
A tornado forms south of Andover on the morning of June 29. Jordan Schmieg, who has chased storms for many years, was closer to this tornado that he has ever been before. “I was just in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time, depending on how you think about it,” Schmieg said. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot
Friday, July 3, 2026
A tornado spun its way around the Andover area June 29 and straight line winds left behind a trail of damage to buildings and trees. The tornado was part of a thunderstorm that was felt across the state and brought hail and extreme winds to Day County. No injuries were reported.
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Post 40 played against Sisseton Post 40 June 25. Catcher Sheldon Schmieg catches a pop fly and securing the second out during the third inning. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
Day County hosted a horse show at Day County Fairgrounds June 30. Day, Clark, Codington and Marshall County kids participated in the afternoon event. Levi Hemmingson can be seen participating in the horse sportmanship event. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan
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