Wessington Springs art students brought home some hefty hardware this month, making school history by taking the Team Sweepstakes State Runner-Up at the SDHSAA State Visual Arts Contest Gallery. “I am just so proud of the kids. They put in so much time and effort both in and out of the classroom…
I’ll get right to the point. Listing my building for sale on Main Street is definitely not the way I envisioned celebrating nine years of True Dakotan newspaper ownership this month. But in light of industry conditions brewing over the last several years, ever-increasing expenses and a building…
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Willman-Fee Unit 14 nominated Verla Barber as a candidate for Unit Member of the Year, resulting in being honored with Member of the Year title at the district level. Barber has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 35 years. During that…
Harold Brunsen, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Kingsville, TX.
The Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center had a meeting on March 11, 2024. March 3rd bingo was played, and a soup supper was enjoyed by many members of the community. If you missed out on that fun afternoon, there is another opportunity to enjoy playing bingo on Sunday, April 7 from 2-4 p.m.…
As I write my Cuppy’s Corner News this Monday morning, we are having a blizzard! Last Monday Delia got my news and said it was a cold day. Marlys Shryock visited me Monday afternoon. Later I was happy Reina Peterson Ford stopped in to visit awhile too. Tuesday was a quiet day. Darleen Cuppy…
Do you know of a local organization that could use $250 to $3,000? Applications for Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up grant program are due May 1, 2024. Through Operation Round-Up, local groups and non-profit organizations can request funding for projects that benefit cooperative…
The local Chapter D of P.E.O. will once again offer a scholarship to two graduating senior girls from Wessington Springs High School. The 20242025 scholarships will be $700. All senior girls who plan to pursue post-high school education are encouraged to apply. The scholarship may be used for a…
Transitioning farm ownership is never an easy task. Now more than ever, the importance of protecting yourself and additional owners is vital. If your family operation is deciding what to do with estate planning, it is very crucial that you talk to an estate planner as soon as possible.…
South Dakota is enjoying an unusually warm and dry early spring. Snow geese passed through a couple weeks early, tulips are popping out of the ground and, in what was a relief for thousands of high school basketball fans, the annual threat of a state tournament blizzard never materialized. We’ve…
Wessington Springs Middle/High School art students made history at this year’s SDHSAA State B Visual Arts Contest Gallery, racking up the highest points to date as a team and claiming the prestigious State B runner-up prize. “I am just so proud of the kids. They put in so much time and effort both…
I’ll get right to the point. Listing my building for sale on Main Street is definitely not the way…
Wessington Springs Middle/High School art students made history at this year’s SDHSAA State B…
Remnants from the early-week storm are shown north of the Jerauld County Courthouse. According to…
Do you know of a local organization that could use $250 to $3,000? Applications for Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up grant program are due May…
The local Chapter D of P.E.O. will once again offer a scholarship to two graduating senior girls from Wessington Springs High School. The 20242025 scholarships…
After more than five decades in the work force, Kelly Larson was issued a mayoral commemoration to celebrate his retirement. Larson's journey from a 10-year-…
South Dakota is enjoying an unusually warm and dry early spring. Snow geese passed through a couple weeks early, tulips are popping out of the ground and, in…
Town & Country 3/13/2024: Sweet Grass 139 ½, American Bank & Trust 130, Hine Show Steers 119, Springs Inn 115 ½, Fancy Stitching 96 ½, Gutter Girls 92…
The 2024 281 All-Conference Girls Basketball Selections were announced this week with three Spartans earning honors. Avery Orth (top photo) was named to the…
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Willman-Fee Unit 14 nominated Verla Barber as a candidate for Unit Member of the Year, resulting in being honored…
Area kids and Awana youth ministry leaders treated families to an exciting, fun night of derby car racing at the American Legion last month. A long-time local…
By John Andrews There aren’t many hills in Lake Norden, so when snow began to pile up during winter our sledding opportunities were limited. Usually, we…