BY KRISTI HINE AND RILEY RODUNER  While many people appreciate the talent it takes to create a beautiful floriculture design, few are aware of the nitty-gritty details and knowledge it takes to win the FFA floriculture competition at the state level and advance to the national competition. This…
BY DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN  The 11th annual Festival of Tables at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center was a sold-out event. Due to additional requests for tickets, another table was added to the room, and twelve tables of eight were filled. It was a joyful event to not only…
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Spartan Stadium was the host site of the rescheduled JH 281 conference track & field meet. This meet was for 7th and 8th graders. Throwing shot put for the girls was Baleigh Sails and Tenley Olinger. These two girls, along with Lily Roesler threw discus. Madilyn…
I can’t help but feel deep humility for the opportunity to serve as president for the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) this past year. What an honor to help lead the association that serves the news organizations that serve our communities with quality journalism. The government watchdogs…
True Dakotan Brings Home Four Editorial Awards The South Dakota NewMedia Association announced the winners for entries in its annual contest that recognizes overall quality work in news, editorial, advertising, design, digital and social media. This year, the True Dakotan was recognized for its…
On Friday morning, some members of the Spartans Track & Field team traveled to Sioux Falls to participate in the 99th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays. Alyssa Grohs, Ella Kolousek, Abby Kolousek, and Kenzie Kolousek were in heat 2, starting out of lane 7 for the girls Class B 4x800 relay.…
On Tuesday, April 20, 2024, the Spartans traveled south to Burke, to participate in the Meet of Legends. What seemed to be the right choice in terms of weather, as we saw dark clouds and rainbows to the north of us, turned on us as the front moved in once we arrived at Burke. The flag that once…
Two weekly newspaper couples were inducted into the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame on Friday, April 26, during the 141st South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) convention in Huron. Gayle A. Van Genderen and J.P. Studeny, longtime publishers of The South Dakota Mail at Plankinton, and Bruce…
Gettysburg editor elected to lead state's news media association Molly McRoberts, editor of the Potter County News at Gettysburg, was elected the 138th president of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) during the organization’s annual meeting on April 26 in Huron. Outgoing SDNA President…
In person dining at the Senior Center or call in for delivery or pick-up. Please contact Marla at 539-9331. Meals served daily 12 p.m. Wed., May 8: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, cucumber salad, fruit salad. Thurs., May 9: Orange chicken, fried rice with edamame, egg roll, oriental veggies, fruited…
Eastern Star will meet Monday, May 13 for supper at 6:30 p.m. and meeting 7:30 p.m. Memorial service wear white top, black bottom.
BY KRISTI HINE AND RILEY RODUNER With a family history rooted in agriculture, Abigail (Abby)…
Dacia Mitchell wanted to open her own store but wasn’t sure where to start. Then she attended the…
The Mid Dakota bus tour originally scheduled for May 1 has been postponed to May 22. Those…

Flourishing Floriculture Team Headed to FFA Nationals

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While many people appreciate the talent it takes to create a beautiful floriculture design, few are aware of the nitty-gritty details and knowledge it takes to win the FFA floriculture competition at the state level and advance to the national competition. This year, the Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) team comprised of seniors, Alyssa Grohs and Carissa Scheel, junior, Mariah Messmer, sophomore, Mercedes Jones and freshman, Anna Arhart were able to do just that.
BY DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN  The 11th annual Festival of Tables at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center was a sold-out event. Due to additional…
True Dakotan Brings Home Four Editorial Awards The South Dakota NewMedia Association announced the winners for entries in its annual contest that recognizes…
Last Thursday, May 2, a local effort brought a national movement to Wessington Springs. The 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer was commemorated in Jerauld…
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Spartan Stadium was the host site of the rescheduled JH 281 conference track & field meet. This meet was for 7th and 8th graders…
On Tuesday, April 20, 2024, the Spartans traveled south to Burke, to participate in the Meet of Legends. What seemed to be the right choice in terms of weather…
On Friday morning, some members of the Spartans Track & Field team traveled to Sioux Falls to participate in the 99th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays.…
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) hosts its annual photo contest, Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch May 1 – July 31, 2024. The winning…
Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True…
On the heels of great success at recent Career Development Events (CDEs),WessingtonSprings FFA members, alongside Wessington Springs High School Ag Food and…