Marcus Damm stands on Main Street in Wessington Springs holding two of the 24 Betsy Ross-style American flags he purchased and installed along downtown light poles ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Inspired by a conversation with his wife, Lynn, he organized the patriotic display, creating a festive welcome for residents and visitors during the holiday weekend.
Sometimes all it takes is a simple conversation to spark an idea.
About two weeks before the Fourth of July, Marcus Damm was driving down Main Street when something struck him.
'I was thinking, the Fourth is coming up, and there's not a whole lot here on Main Street,' he said.
When he shared the thought with his wife, Lynn, her response was straightforward.
