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Christensens in Canada

Traveling with the TRUE DAKOTAN

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Christensen clan traveled with their True Dakotan to the Christensen family reunion in Spruce View, a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada earlier this summer. Pictured above, left to right are: Carly, John, Nyla, Chris and Sheila Christensen.

Rain or Shine, Ribfest Rocks City Park

News Staff

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Drawing hundreds of people to the city park for live music, food, a kids pedal pull and bean bag tournament Saturday’s Rockin’ Ribfest served up hundreds of delectable pork ribs to attendees undeterred by the steady rain that fell on and off throughout Saturday.

Alpena Tractor Pull, Car Show and All School Reunion Draw Record Crowd to Town

News Staff

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Alpena was bursting at the seams Saturday as the town hosted three coinciding events including a tractor pull, car show and all-school reunion. “It was a fantastic turnout,” said Alpena fireman and tractor pull organizer Chris Albrecht.

Businesses unite during customer appreciation bonanza

News Staff

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

In celebration of his tenth year of ownership of the Humm-Dinger, Jason Zacher hosted a free lunch for the community. Tuesday, from 10 to 2, a large crowd gathered to celebrate and enjoy a BBQ pulled pork lunch as well as cotton candy and freezies for the kids.

PASTOR NANCY RIEKE, OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Welcoming Pastor Nancy Rieke to OSL

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

A 30-year, faith-filled, purposeful path across four states led Nancy Rieke to Wessington Springs, where she currently leads Our Savior’s Lutheran Church as pastor of the rural congregation. Three decades ago, she and now-husband Tedd were both single parents when they met in Watertown.

Event proceeds benefit Alpena Volunteer Fire Department

News Staff

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Over 60 golfers plus a dozen friends enjoyed an 8 a.m. breakfast buffet on the morning of June 10, 2023, at the Red Hog Pub and Casino in Alpena, before making their way to the Springs Country Club (SCC), aboard the Red Hog Express bus and a number of other vehicles.

TRAVELING WITH THE TRUE DAKOTAN

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The True Dakotan traveled to Maine last fall with Mike and Teri Mebius and the Troy, Tara, Logan, Max and Madi Mebius family. “We have always wanted to see the fall color — there was lots of orange, yellow, and reds. It was truly beautiful there,” Mike said.

WSHS Alumna Sarah Poncelow (shown in the foreground) Among High School Students Who Graduated from Youth Trooper Academy.

WSHS Alumna Sarah Poncelow Among High School Students Who Graduated from Youth Trooper Academy

News Staff

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

High school students from 18 different South Dakota school districts were in Pierre last week experiencing an inside look at the diversity involved in the career of a State Trooper.

Happy Independence Day!

News Staff

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

With Fourth of July falling on our press day, Tuesday, this year, our printer will be closed so that press room employees can celebrate Independence Day. While our press deadline schedule for the coming week is early on Monday, the print and e-edition will still be distributed on Wednesday, July 5.

Wessington Springs High School Art Instructor Alicia Roesler stands with WSHS 2023 graduate Jack Neely at the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum’s new building. Neely finished the mural shown above as part of his senior project. The painting will be displayed in the museum’s military room.

Artist’s Way: WSHS Alumni Mural to be Featured at Jerauld County Pioneer Museum

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Jack Neely, 2023 graduate of WSHS, recently handed over his project from senior experience to the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum in Wessington Springs. Earlier in his senior year, Jack decided to do a 4 foot by 8 foot mural depicting modern warfare for his senior experience project.

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