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South Dakota U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson speaks to a crowd of supporters in Sioux Falls after winning re-election in 2022. Johnson has served as the South Dakota representative since 2018 and is a potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

South Dakota U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson speaks to a crowd of supporters in Sioux Falls after winning re-election in 2022. Johnson has served as the South Dakota representative since 2018 and is a potential 2026 gubernatorial candidate. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

GOP factions lead to turbulent times in D.C.

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
This is the last in a four-part series by South Dakota News Watch about the political journey and Republican Party challenges faced by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson: Dusty Johnson, newly elected to the U.S. House, sat with his sons on the House floor on Jan. 3, 2019, as longtime Democratic Rep.
Kelly, Kelsey and Connie Larson at Larson’s Pheasant Cleaning shed.

Kelly, Kelsey and Connie Larson at Larson’s Pheasant Cleaning shed.

Thousands of birds and countless friendships

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Friday, October 27, 2023
A flurry of feathers and nimble fingers expertly processes a recently-shot pheasant at Larson’s Pheasant cleaning in Wessington Springs — from start to finish in well under a minute. After 25 years of cleaning, Kelsey Larson can prepare the upland bird with her eyes closed.
Yesteryear’s True Dakotan News

Yesteryear’s True Dakotan News

Yesteryear’s True Dakotan News

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The picture above was originally published in the True Dakotan on October 18, 1983. Forty years later, Joyce Rogers reignited the story by bringing the clipping into the True Dakotan office and taking a few minutes to share some tales from yesteryear.
Traveling with the True Dakotan

Traveling with the True Dakotan

Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Forbes sisters of Wessington Springs (Delia Atkinson, Jean Ferguson, and Cathy Perry) recently took a road trip to Forbes, ND. The town was founded in 1905 by Mr. S.F. Forbes, a railroad agent and town merchant.
President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson after he lands Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Sioux Falls. Trump visited to help campaign for Kristi Noem’s gubernatorial campaign. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

President Donald Trump shakes hands with South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson after he lands Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Sioux Falls. Trump visited to help campaign for Kristi Noem’s gubernatorial campaign. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

Johnson re-enters politics, claims U.S. House seat

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
This is the third in a four-part series by South Dakota News Watch about the political journey and Republican Party challenges faced by U.S.
Dusty Johnson poses with wife Jacquelyn (second from right) and her family after being elected Public Utilities Commissioner at age 28 in 2004. He defeated Democratic incumbent Jim Burg. (Photo: Submitted)

Dusty Johnson poses with wife Jacquelyn (second from right) and her family after being elected Public Utilities Commissioner at age 28 in 2004. He defeated Democratic incumbent Jim Burg. (Photo: Submitted)

RACE FOR REGULATORY ROLE PUTS JOHNSON IN GOP SPOTLIGHT

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
This is the second in a four-part series by South Dakota News Watch about the political journey and Republican Party challenges faced by U.S.
Called “Angels of Springs” by some and “beautification fairies” by others, the local women responsible for the tremendous recent clean up around Wessington Springs also go by the names Joyce Krueger and Terri Mebius.

Called “Angels of Springs” by some and “beautification fairies” by others, the local women responsible for the tremendous recent clean up around Wessington Springs also go by the names Joyce Krueger and Terri Mebius.

Grassroots Beautification Efforts Add Fall Flair, Promote Small Town Pride

News Staff
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Called “Angels of Springs” by some and “beautification fairies” by others, the local women responsible for the tremendous recent clean up around Wessington Springs also go by the names Joyce Krueger and Terri Mebius.
Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023

Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023

Youth Celebrate 4-H Week 2023 In Their Own Words

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
During National 4-H Week, Jerauld/Buffalo County4-H memberscelebratetheorganization that engages, enables and empowers not only local youth but also makes an impact on 6 million young people every day.
Mercedes Jones uses a stuffed animal to illustrate taking care of a baby.

Mercedes Jones uses a stuffed animal to illustrate taking care of a baby.

Leadership: A Holistic Approach

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Submitted by Teen Leadership Academy Members Leadership is not limited to simply guiding a group or organization. As a member of the 4-H Teen Leadership Academy (TLA), we have come to appreciate the true meaning of leadership.
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