Sweltering summer heat didn’t deter rodeo fans from gathering at the fairgrounds in Wessington Springs for the 18th Annual Foothills Rodeo last weekend, celebrating the return of rodeo after last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic.
Dozens of concerned Wessington Springs residents filled City Hall Monday, with nuisance properties around town the focus of public forum during the July 26 city council meeting.
A welcome dose of cheer made its way around town this week, thanks to 48 special floral bouquets that Baker’s Design created and delivered with the help of local 4-Hers.
As the skies over Jerauld County shifted from blue to black Saturday afternoon, fireman Chris Albrecht worried that the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department’s (AVFD) inaugural tractor pull would become the fire department fundraiser that never happened.
Despite temperatures in the triple digits, community members, visitors, friends and family donned in red, white and blue filled the streets on Saturday July 3 over Independence Weekend to take part in the annual Wessington Springs Fourth of July parade. Sticking to the “Wessington Springs Sa…
The Wessington Springs Fourth of July fireworks show has been canceled due to dry conditions and a hazardous weather forecast for Independence Day.
Extreme drought conditions throughout the 2021 growing season prompted Jerauld County Commissioners to declare the county a drought/agricultural disaster area in a special meeting held Monday.
WSHS FCCLA students are headed to Nashville after qualifying for the FCCLA National Leadership Conference (l to r) Haeleigh Mulder, Advisor Charlotte Mohling, Harlee Heim, Branden Flowers and Riley Roduner.
BY CAM FAGERHAUG / TRUE DAKOTAN
Sweltering summer heat didn’t deter rodeo fans from gathering at the fairgrounds in Wessington Springs for the 18th Annual Foothills Rodeo last weekend, celebrating the return of rodeo after last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic.
"Make sure you leave today heavier than you came — the weight of the ultimate sacrifice given by so many should leave you burdened; take that burden and go into this country proud of our history, ready to defend our freedoms and rights today, and prepared to honorably bury those that will no…
Encouraging students to move away from their desks and get moving isn’t typically associated with English class, but this year’s Wessington Springs School District Teacher of the Year, Devena Jackson, makes it a habit in the seven classes she teaches daily.
WSHS Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement
The True Dakotan brought home seven news/editorial and advertising awards from South Dakota Newspaper Association’s annual contest, announced on April 29 during an online meeting with SDNA members. The contest spotlights some of the best work done by newspapers across the state.
New council leadership in all three City of Wessington Springs wards took their oaths of office Monday, officially beginning their two-year terms after being elected by voters on April 13, 2021.
Smoldering student talent drew capacity crowds to the 1905 Opera House in Wessington Springs last weekend for the foot-tapping, hilarious, fifties musical “Ducktails and Bobbysox.” A large, skilled cast of students and community members dazzled theatergoers Friday night and for two shows Saturday.
“Good eats and sweet treats” drew a crowd to the corner of Dakota Avenue and 3rd Street SE in Wessington Springs as the L&C Cone Zone reopened its doors under new ownership Tuesday.
Voting remained steady throughout the day Tuesday, April 13 as residents in Wessington Springs determined who will represent constituents in Wards 1 and 3. In Ward 1, Aaron Roesler and Kari Fagerhaug both filed petitions and in Ward 3, Joe Hettinger and Tim Schooler filed petitions. Vickie …
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, April 13 to determine who will represent constituents within Wards 1 and 3 in Wessington Springs.
A hearty breakfast paired with an opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny sets the stage for family-friendly fun at the fire hall in Wessington Springs the morning of April 3.
In an effort to remedy longtime drainage issues at the City Park in Wessington Springs, city council voted to take on a drain tile project at the February 1, 2021 meeting.
After a spring-like weekend, the Jerauld County area was hit with a blast of last-minute winter weather.
Spartan season draws to a close with SoDak 16 loss to Canistota (43-34)
Friday's nail-biting, third-round victory (42-39) against Deubrook Area in the Region 3B Boys Basketball Tournament catapulted the Spartans into the SoDak 16, where the boys are set to take on Canistota tonight at 8 p.m. at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Wessington Springs is hoping to earn a …
Friday's thrilling, third-round victory in the Region 3B Boys Basketball Tournament catapulted the Spartans into the SoDak 16, where the boys are set to take on Canistota Tuesday, March 9, 8 p.m. at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. The Spartans are shown above at the Huron Arena after defeating …
As the number-two seed Spartans prepare for this afternoon’s Region 3B Boys Basketball Tournament against Deubrook Area, head coach Joey Mitchell weighs in on the third round matchup, scheduled for 4 p.m. today in Huron.
The Wessington Springs School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Michael Ormsmith as superintendent.
Couple offers to match all new rec center project donations up to $50K
NEW VACCINE-ELIGIBLE INFORMATION UPDATED FEBRUARY 10:
After receiving 20 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the state on Friday, January 29, Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital held a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, February 2, administering first doses of the vaccine to individuals 80 years and older.
Bringing natural gas to rural SD The prospect of natural gas coming to Wessington Springs will be the topic of discussion next week and the community is invited to join in on the conversation. At the request of Wessington Springs Mayor Brian Bergeleen, on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. …
A total of eight vacancies on area boards were announced this week in the City of Wessington Springs, Wessington Springs School District, Town of Alpena and Town of Lane.
Manor residents scheduled to receive vaccine next week
After more than six months since a building fire forced newspaper staff to work from a temporary office location on Dakota Avenue, True Dakotan editor/publisher Kristi Hine is pleased to share with readers that progress is being made and renovation plans are moving forward this month.
Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Throughout this week's print and e-issue you will find stories about different ways people in the area look beyond themselves and toward helping their neighbor and the community as a whole. You’ll read about time-honored traditions and new ways to celebrate holiday magic amid the “new normal.”
Weekly devotions posted to social media over the last month by the Jerauld County Ministerial Association will be combined and shown in a half-hour video special on Venture Cable Channel 195 on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 4 and 8 p.m.
Many more photos and stories in next week’s special, two-section Christmas issue
The day-in, day-out, unpredictable nature of the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, but for essential workers like teachers, valiantly struggling to ensure that students are getting the best education possible given current challenges, this year has taken a toll. A bright pick-me-up app…
Public viewing at Opera House Thurs. and Sun. Bidding is now open for a thrill-filled, feel-good shopping experience in the form of an online auction to help support the Springs Rec Center project. Over 35 items, including a pheasant hunt, stud fees, decor, paintings, quilts, seed corn, beef…
With a love for bowling and supporting all things local, Wessington Springs resident Scott Vaske couldn’t imagine the town he calls home without a bowling alley.
As we head into the winter months and see an increase in Covid-19 cases, Springs Food Market owner Ryan Jensen said that he continues to receive news from his distributor about virus-related supply and demand challenges. A recent letter he received outlines that shortages will continue to af…
Dr. Tom Dean shares rural perspective on Covid
Veterans Day Schedule - Wednesday, November 11
Voters in Wessington Springs decided in favor of a special maintenance fee established to supplement the city’s street repair budget:
Wessington Springs United Methodist Church Pastor Zach Kingery was recently acknowledged for his ministry with the Harry Denman Evangelism Award.
Mayor: “I’m looking for a yes vote”
South Dakotans and our visitors have built a rich and deeply rooted tradition around pheasants and pheasant hunting for over a century.
As we begin National Newspaper Week, we want to thank you for your support, and for the privilege of supporting our community by telling its stories.
When Alpena local Shawn Ochsner heard news about the town’s lone eatery and convenient store closing its doors, she immediately sprung into action.
A continued upswing in Jerauld County residents testing positive for COVID-19 has been the cause of cancellations and postponements across the region this week. For our readers’ convenience, we have listed all known upcoming events, cancellations and postponements in this week’s print and e-…
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