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More workers than retirees drove South Dakota’s grow
Developmental screenings set for Sept. 16 at area schools
Devan Hoekman, CNP, has joined the staff at Horizon Health in Wessington Springs, bringing 10 years of experience as a CareFlight nurse to her new role in family medicine. Hoekman is currently seeing patients at the Wessington Springs clinic, with interests including preventive care, women’s health, pediatrics and chronic disease management. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
From left, Deacon Rob Rysavy, chief of operations for the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls; Father Larry Regynski; Bishop Donald DeGrood; Very Rev. Andrew Young, vicar general; and Very Rev. Andrew Dickinson, vicar general for Set Ablaze, address St. Joseph parishioners during a meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket. Church leaders announced during the meeting that St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs, damaged by fire in December, will not be rebuilt.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
A room filled with St. Joseph parishioners and supporters fell silent Thursday night as Bishop Donald DeGrood delivered the news many had spent nearly eight months fighting to prevent.The Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls will not allow St.
Putting down roots for farm-to-table future
(PHOTO COURTESY SDFU)
Updated Phone Numbers for Sanborn/ Jerauld County USDA Service Center
Warbirds open season with win over Arlington
Young golfers gather at Springs Country Club during the July Youth Golf Clinic organized by Gloria Vavra and Becky Thompson. The summer program gave participants an opportunity to build their golf skills while learning course etiquette and sportsmanship.
The WWSSC Bucks take the field during their 2026 season opener against Wagner. The Bucks fell 26-0, with Grason Finn completing eight passes for 61 yards. Carson Finn led the defense with nine solo and 10 assisted tackles, while Nathan Gaikowski added six solo and five assisted tackles. (PHOTO COURTESY J. VONEYE IMAGES)
From the halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner
Desi French pictured in the newly opened Prairie Rose Market in Wolsey. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)
In a 2016 True Dakotan file photo, Shakespeare Garden Society board members, from left, Kathy Dean, Susan Dean Arnott, Linda Boschee and Brenda Deines are pictured at the garden. Dean is being honored during Sunday’s Garden Party as she retires after decades of service to Shakespeare Garden.
