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WSHS Class of 1958 Celebrates 66th Reunion (PHOTO COURTESY MYRNA MENTZER)

WSHS Class of 1958 Celebrates 66th Reunion (PHOTO COURTESY MYRNA MENTZER)

WSHS Class of 1958 Celebrates 66th Reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Wessington Springs High School Class of 1958 met in September 2024, for their 66th Class Reunion. This small class of 29 graduates, had 11 classmates in attendance. Twelve members of the class are deceased, with six unable to attend.
Voting is open for pumpkin decorating contest entries

Voting is open for pumpkin decorating contest entries

Voting is open for pumpkin decorating contest entries

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A dozen area businesses submitted their fall works of art for the first annual Jerauld County Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest.Pumpkins are on display at Jensen’s in Wessington Springs and the community can cast their votes through the form on the True Dakotan website until October 28.
Delia Atkinson, True Dakotan Office Manger stands alongside the hibiscus tree she nurtured for nearly 10 years.

Delia Atkinson, True Dakotan Office Manger stands alongside the hibiscus tree she nurtured for nearly 10 years.

Tale of the True Dakotan Hibiscus Tree

Delia Atkinson True Dakotan
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
In March 2015, Kristi Hine purchased the True Dakotan newspaper and building on Main Street in Wessington Springs. We discovered many surprises in that building, some of which were the houseplants we inherited.
Thirteen area businesses submitted their fall works of art for the first annual Jerauld County Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Pumpkins are on display at Jensen’s in Wessington Springs and the community can cast their votes online at www.truedakotan.com through October 28. The winner will be announced in the October 30 print and e-edition of the True Dakotan. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN

Thirteen area businesses submitted their fall works of art for the first annual Jerauld County Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Pumpkins are on display at Jensen’s in Wessington Springs and the community can cast their votes online at www.truedakotan.com through October 28. The winner will be announced in the October 30 print and e-edition of the True Dakotan. DELIA ATKINSON / TRUE DAKOTAN

Pumpkin decorating contest voting open until Oct. 28

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Colored pencil turtle by WSHS Advanced Art I senior, Kaitlyn Swenson.

Colored pencil turtle by WSHS Advanced Art I senior, Kaitlyn Swenson.

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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

Wshs Art Instructor Alicia Roesler
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
From the halls of WSHS we bring our first project of the school year completed by Advanced Art I senior, Kaitlyn Swenson.For this project, Kaitlyn chose to work with colored pencils. She did a nice job drawing the picture and keeping the body proportions of the turtle correct.
American Legion Fishing Tournament Set for Saturday

American Legion Fishing Tournament Set for Saturday

American Legion Fishing Tournament Set for Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Anglers and Post 14 supporters will gather this weekend for the Third Annual American Legion Fishing Tournament, to be held from Ft. Thompson to West Bend Sept. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Two-person teams may enter for $150 and can weigh in up to seven fish.
Caleb Culver, 4th grade Blackhawk.

Caleb Culver, 4th grade Blackhawk.

Blackhawk Youth Football Steps Out on the Big Stage

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
During homecoming halftime, all eyes turned to the field to meet the next generation of Blackhawks. Introductions of each player were announced by Dana Fagerhaug over the loudspeaker, as teammates shared high fives during a tunnel run through.
Cousins shown front row, left to right: Del Lomhein, Barb Murphy, Linda Roth holding one of Fred Mohling’s paintings, Karla Moody and Joan Swanson. Back row: Mike Lomheim, John Swanson, Kieth Mohling, Bill Roth and Karl Swanson.

Cousins shown front row, left to right: Del Lomhein, Barb Murphy, Linda Roth holding one of Fred Mohling’s paintings, Karla Moody and Joan Swanson. Back row: Mike Lomheim, John Swanson, Kieth Mohling, Bill Roth and Karl Swanson.

Cousins Get Together to Honor Fred Mohling’s Contributions to the South Dakota Art World

News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
BY GAYLE A. VAN GENDEREN AND J.P. STUDENY ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN SOUTH DAKOTA MAILGifting holidays, Christmas and birthdays, Grandpa Fred Mohling would choose a special extension of himself, a creative keepsake for his grandkids and children; each would receive one of his paintings, a colorful...
Wessington Springs School District student Josie Arhart advocated on behalf of the SD Pork Producers at the fair. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs School District student Josie Arhart advocated on behalf of the SD Pork Producers at the fair. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

For Many Area Folks, There’s No Time Like SD State Fair Time

News Staff
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
It’s well documented that much of Jerauld County area thins out significantly during the last weekend in August as locals make a well-worn path to the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
Pictured left to right are Damm, Atkinson, Hine and Ferguson just before sitting down to dine at the world-famous Walnut Room located inside Macy’s on Magnificent Mile.

Pictured left to right are Damm, Atkinson, Hine and Ferguson just before sitting down to dine at the world-famous Walnut Room located inside Macy’s on Magnificent Mile.

Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wessington Springs women Lynn Damm, Jean Ferguson, Kristi Hine and Delia Atkinson traveled with their True Dakotan to Chicago in July for a mom-daughter windy city adventure.Pictured left to right are Damm, Atkinson, Hine and Ferguson just before sitting down to dine at the world-famous Walnut Room...
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