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KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Local artist and SACOTA intern Ruthe Lindvall puts final touches on the new mural located on the east side of the Wessington Springs Pool House. Community members are invited to attend SACOTA’s official mural unveiling, set for July 4 at 12:30 p.m.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Local artist and SACOTA intern Ruthe Lindvall puts final touches on the new mural located on the east side of the Wessington Springs Pool House. Community members are invited to attend SACOTA’s official mural unveiling, set for July 4 at 12:30 p.m.

Pool house mural takes shape through SACOTA internship

Riley Roduner And Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Those who visit and reside in the town of Wessington Springs now have a new piece of art to admire as they travel along Dakota Avenue or visit the municipality’s pool. Local artist Ruthe Lindvall has been hard at work on a colorful mural painted on the east side of the Wessington Springs pool house.
The True Dakotan traveled with the Thompson family for a visit to Seminole, OK. Kevin and Luanne Thompson, along with their daughter, Jolene Konechne and grandchildren, Holly, Charlie and Rory (pictured above) went to visit daughter Jennilee.

The True Dakotan traveled with the Thompson family for a visit to Seminole, OK. Kevin and Luanne Thompson, along with their daughter, Jolene Konechne and grandchildren, Holly, Charlie and Rory (pictured above) went to visit daughter Jennilee.

Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Seminole, OK: The True Dakotan traveled with the Thompson family for a visit to Seminole, OK. Kevin and Luanne Thompson, along with their daughter, Jolene Konechne and grandchildren, Holly, Charlie and Rory (pictured above) went to visit daughter Jennilee.
Drew and Zoe Duxbury took advantage of a mild day earlier this month, and with the help of their mom Danielle, sold delicious lemonade and homebaked goods in their front yard in Wessington Springs.

Drew and Zoe Duxbury took advantage of a mild day earlier this month, and with the help of their mom Danielle, sold delicious lemonade and homebaked goods in their front yard in Wessington Springs.

Duxbury kids open first lemonade stand of the season

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
With warm, sunny days at a minimum so far since school let out, the emergence of lemonade stands around the community have been few and far between.
Poetry Reading and Book Signing at Shakespeare Garden

Poetry Reading and Book Signing at Shakespeare Garden

Poetry Reading and Book Signing at Shakespeare Garden

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
South Dakota poet, Rosemary Dunn Moeller, will be reading from her latest book of poetry at Anne Hathaway Cottage on Tuesday evening, June 18 starting at 6 p.m.Her book is titled “Long Term Mates Migrate Great Distances.
New Zealand Travels Katie Jackson and Ruth Swartout traveled to New Zealand last month with their True Dakotan. They are shown in Hobbiton, which is the set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies located in New Zealand on a farm between Auckland and Rotorua.

New Zealand Travels Katie Jackson and Ruth Swartout traveled to New Zealand last month with their True Dakotan. They are shown in Hobbiton, which is the set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies located in New Zealand on a farm between Auckland and Rotorua.

Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Has your True Dakotan gone on vacation with you? The paper invites readers to share a photograph enjoying their copy of the True Dakotan in places across the globe. Submit photographs to news@truedakotan.com.
During last year's Planting Festival, Cindy Eilers of rural Wessington Springs carries a flat of red geraniums to her planting area. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

During last year's Planting Festival, Cindy Eilers of rural Wessington Springs carries a flat of red geraniums to her planting area. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Shakespeare Garden Planting Festival Set for May 22-25

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The long standing tradition of the Annual Shakespeare Garden Planting Festival is set to begin Wednesday, May 22.
Dacia Mitchell opened Modest Moxie, a clothing boutique, in Wessington Springs after attending the 2023 Energize conference. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DACIA MITCHELL)

Dacia Mitchell opened Modest Moxie, a clothing boutique, in Wessington Springs after attending the 2023 Energize conference. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DACIA MITCHELL)

Energize conference inspires new Wessington Springs business owner

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Dacia Mitchell wanted to open her own store but wasn’t sure where to start. Then she attended the 2023 Energize conference in Wessington Springs. “I’ve always thought it would be so fun to have a boutique,” she said. “Knowing where to start was the biggest hurdle.
Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True Dakotan that “some very good poems are coming out of my 8th grade unit.” With the students’ permission, she shared them with the newspaper for publication and can be viewed below.

Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True Dakotan that “some very good poems are coming out of my 8th grade unit.” With the students’ permission, she shared them with the newspaper for publication and can be viewed below.

Student Poets Recognized During National Poetry Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True Dakotan that “some very good poems are coming out of my 8th grade unit.
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