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MUSEUM MUSINGS: OLIVER HOTEL

MUSEUM MUSINGS

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Volunteers with the Dunham Historical Society are opening the doors of the Jerauld County Museum to share small but fascinating glimpses of early life on the northern plains.In this edition, we have registration cards from the Oliver Hotel.

Participants gather for the traditional group photo, a longtime True Dakotan Easter egg hunt tradition spanning decades.

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Community Turns Out for Snowy Easter Egg Hunt

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Kids of all ages bundle up and spread out across the Wessington Springs City Park during the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4.

Owen Turley and Holden Jackson investigating clues during play practice.

WSHS Spring Play: A Behind the Scenes Look

News Staff

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The WSHS students have been busy working on the Spring play for the last month. This play is a murder mystery titled “Too Many Detectives in the Murder Mansion.” This play has no specific lead roles.

Area Students Attending National Rural Electric Youth Tour

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Central Electric Cooperative is sending four high school juniors on the National Rural Electric Youth Tour this June. The annual educational trip to Washington, D.C., is hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Local WSHS Seniors Eligible for SACC Scholarships

News Staff

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The Springs Area Community Club is pleased to announce that they will be giving out four $800 scholarships to graduating WSHS seniors who live within the Wessington Springs School District. Applications may be obtained from the High School counselor’s office and returned by April 30, 2026.

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Way

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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Way

Wshs Art Instructor Alicia Roesler

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

From the halls of WSHS we bring a new project to Artist’s Corner.This project was completed recently by Advanced Art senior Maisie O’Day. Maisie wanted to paint a largescale mural in the grade school music room that would portray her love for music.

WS ROCS DINING SERVICES

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

In person dining or call in for delivery or pick-up. Please contact Marla at 539-9331. Meals served daily 12 p.m. Free delivery. Friday grab-and-go lunches, order on Thursday before 9 a.m. In February, 383 meals were served or delivered.Wed., March 18: 8-10 a.m.

Senior Center Launches 2026 Membership Drive

News Staff

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The WS Senior Citizens Center has launched its 2026 membership drive and is inviting area residents age 55 and older to join.Annual membership is $20 and includes voting rights on how the center is operated, as well as discounts on building and kitchen rentals.

MUSEUM MUSINGS

From The Jerauld County Pioneer Museum

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Starting in Febraury and continuing every month, volunteers with the Dunham Historical Society are opening the doors of the Jerauld County Museum to share small but fascinating glimpses of early life on the northern plains.

WSHS Celebrates FFA Week Feb. 15-20

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WSHS Celebrates FFA Week Feb. 15-20

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wessington Springs High School marked National FFA Week with a full slate of hands-on activities, community events and outreach efforts designed to highlight agriculture and student involvement.

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