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Wessington Springs' JD Thompson earned a tie for 5th place individually with a two-day score of 152 while Wolsey-Wessington's Larz Tvedt finished tied for 8th place individually with a score of 153.
State Success: Spartans Earn Four Medals, Rewrite Record Book
Freshly painted trim dries on sawhorses inside County Line Bar and Bites as renovation work continues on the future bar and restaurant in Wessington. Owners say only a handful of finishing touches remain before the new community gathering spot opens later this summer.
Wessington Springs School District Superintendent Jason Kolousek, left, and Wessington Springs Elementary Principal Becky Fjerstad, right, join Teachers of the Year recipients Niki Hainy, Kim Orth and Sarah Larson following the presentation of the district’s annual staff awards. The three elementary educators were recognized for their dedication to student success and their positive impact on the school community.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
A veteran paraprofessional with more than five decades of service and three elementary teachers known for their dedication to students have been recognized with the Wessington Springs School District’s highest staff honors.
Heather Larson of Sweet Grass serves beef samples during a cooking demonstration that allowed Women’s Ag Network attendees to compare how different cuts and cooking methods affect tenderness and flavor. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
Pictured, from left, are local Shriner Roger Dwyer, Maxon Finn, Quinn Everson, Shriners Chris Schimke and Fred Krohmer, Principal-for-an-Hour Wyatt Arhart, Quinten Christensen, Adam Knippling, Hayes Cashman, Shriner Wade Christensen and Kenzie Bartel. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
Shoppers fill Modest Moxie Boutique during the inaugural Sunset on Main event in Wessington Springs on May 21. Businesses, vendors and organizations welcomed residents and visitors for an evening of shopping, food and community activities throughout downtown.
Warbirds Earn Medals, Top-20 Finish at State Track Meet
Warbird Golfer Tvedt in Contention as State Tournament Continues
Pair of Jacks Memorial Tees Off Summer Tournament Season, Supports Spartan Golf
Oil by Bailey Roduner
A Half-Century of Commitment
Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?
