CLEANING HOUSE AT THE STATE FAIR. More than 30 Wessington Springs Elementary students in grades K-6 proudly show off the artwork and ribbons they earned at the South Dakota State Fair. The young artists gathered in the elementary lunchroom for a group photo celebrating an impressive showing at this year’s fair. (PHOTO COURTESY LEXI JOHNSEN)
THE CUP IS BACK. Springs Country Club golfers reclaimed the Solheim Cup with an 8-4 victory Sept. 11 in Wessington Springs. Pictured are, from left, Cheyenne Burg, Kim Burg, Teresa Fonder, Millie Christensen, Marissa Schelske, Regina Teveldal, Barb Hine, Erin Yost, Gloria Vavra, Patsy Sorben, Kimberly Ahrenstorff and Joyce Krueger. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Jenna Mikkelson opened Relax and Revive in Wessington Springs in April, combining two things she had already come to enjoy herself — tanning and sauna use — with the convenience of 24-hour access. Mikkelson, pictured with the studio’s infrared sauna, said she wanted to bring services to town that residents otherwise might travel elsewhere to use.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Mikkelson brings tanning, sauna services to Wessington SpringsFor Jenna Mikkelson, the idea behind Relax and Revive started with a realization somewhere along the miles between Wessington Springs and Huron.She loved tanning. Her daughter, Londyn, did too.
When rain washes away tradition, community steps in
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Humm-Dinger gives seniors a new canvas for HomecomingFor generations, Wessington Springs High School seniors have kicked off Homecoming week by leaving their mark on the community, quite literally.
Bucks players line up with the American flag flying beyond the field during their Sept. 11 game against Mobridge-Pollock in Forestburg. A moment of silence was held before the game in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 25 years after the attacks. (PHOTO COURTESY J. VON EYE IMAGES)
From the halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner
FROM WESSINGTON SPRINGS TO NEBRASKA LAW: Doering earns honors for service, career
From the halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner
