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Two longtime employees were celebrated for their service at a celebration held August 12, 2023 at the Weskota Manor nursing home. LaVonne Cashman and Dave Bender worked for 41 and 19 years, respectively, at the nursing home, calling the staff and residents of the Manor their second families.

Two longtime employees were celebrated for their service at a celebration held August 12, 2023 at the Weskota Manor nursing home. LaVonne Cashman and Dave Bender worked for 41 and 19 years, respectively, at the nursing home, calling the staff and residents of the Manor their second families.

Nursing home staff, residents, family and friends honor two longtime Manor employees

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
On Saturday, August 12, the Manor dining room was buzzing with activity to celebrate two longtime employees that poured their heart into what they both called their “second family” at the nursing home.
WSHS alumni Isaac Kolousek

WSHS alumni Isaac Kolousek

WSHS alumni Isaac Kolousek

News Staff
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
WSHS alumni Isaac Kolousek, a senior at the South Dakota School of Mines, traveled with his print edition of the True Dakotan to Bayer Crop Science North American Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent the summer there interning for the company.
Christensens in Canada

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

Rain or Shine, Ribfest Rocks City Park

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

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

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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

Businesses unite during customer appreciation bonanza

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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

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

Event proceeds benefit Alpena Volunteer Fire Department

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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

TRAVELING WITH THE TRUE DAKOTAN

TRAVELING WITH THE TRUE DAKOTAN

News Staff
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.
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