Wessington Springs rolls out orange carpet for hunting season.
Celebration to honor Charlotte Mohling’s 50-plus years at Wessington Springs Schools
Wessington Springs rolls out orange carpet for Opening Day
After more than 46 years of serving the Wessington Springs community, Jon and Carla Niemeyer stand in the dining room of the Springs Inn Café, where they’ve welcomed generations of customers since 1980. Health concerns have prompted the couple to seek new owners who will carry on the Main Street restaurant’s longtime tradition.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
When Jon and Carla Niemeyer agreed to help at her parents' restaurant for "a little while" in April 1980, the newlyweds had no idea that little while would turn into a lifetime.More than 46 years later, the couple is hoping someone else will discover the same opportunity they found at the Springs...
Sandy Jones carefully scrubs years of moss and lichen from a headstone at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Wessington Springs. Jones began cleaning the cemetery’s aging markers last summer and has devoted more than 40 hours to the volunteer project this year.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
For Sandy Jones, cleaning weathered headstones at Prospect Hill Cemetery is about more than removing decades of moss and grime.
Ducks Unlimited makes an impact locally and statewide
Ashley Stegeman recently joined South Dakota Farmers Union to serve as the organization’s Education Specialist. Pictured here with husband, Allen, daughter, Adley, 12 and son, Avery, 15. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Jerauld-Buffalo County 4-H members received support from local sponsors for their annual Light-A-Smile project, which provided handmade floral bouquets to Weskota Manor Avera nursing home residents. Sponsors included Bethany Schimke of 2nd & Bloom, Tyler Fastnacht of Simplot, and Audra Scheel and Katie Jones of Ranchy Stems
Four generations of hunting tradition come together following the Oct. 3 Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt. From left, Steve Winter, Jason Weber, Hadley Weber and Dayle Winter stand in the field with Hadley’s first pheasant. Hunting dog Minnie joins the group in front.
Image Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service - Black Hills National Forest
The Wessington Springs Lady Spartans’ Volley for a Cure night brought players, families and fans together to raise awareness and support those affected by cancer. Kaitlyn Braun spikes the ball during volleyball action.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks: Reminders About Game Bird Transportation
Craig and Layne Wenzel stopped to take a picture during their first grandfather/grandson hunt last year. They both agreed they will do it again this season. PHOTO/CRAIG WENZEL
MAINTAINING HYDRATION IN BIRD DOGS
