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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. Representative Dusty Johnson: In politics, working in the private sector and spending more time with family can also mean mulling the right moment to get back...
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. Representative Dusty Johnson: When Republicans gathered in Dusty Johnson’s adopted hometown of Mitchell for their state convention in the summer of 2004,...
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.
JOLENE KONECHNE

JOLENE KONECHNE

WSHS Alumna Named SDACTE Administrator of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education announced last month that Jolene Konechne, Director of ESL, CTE, Federal Programs and Accreditation at the Huron School District, has been awarded the 2023 South Dakota Association of Career and Technical Education Administrator of the...
Abby Kolousek, a WSHS senior who is hosting a playday next weekend as part of her senior project, is shown with her horse Diesel. A frequent participant in horse competitions, her favorite event is hunter equitation over fences.

Abby Kolousek, a WSHS senior who is hosting a playday next weekend as part of her senior project, is shown with her horse Diesel. A frequent participant in horse competitions, her favorite event is hunter equitation over fences.

WSHS Student Plans Playday for Senior Project: Postponed to Oct. 1 Due to Weather

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
A love of horses and playdays motivated Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) senior Abby Kolousek to take on organizing one of her own, set for October 1, 2023 at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds in Wessington Springs.
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