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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.
Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

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.

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.

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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.
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Irene Hohn is shown as she is presented with an Executive Proclamation from the City of Wessington Springs by Mayor Brian Bergeleen. The Proclamation recognizes the 100th birthday of Hohn, declaring June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day” on behalf of the city council and citizens of Wessington Springs, in honor of her long life and prosperity.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Irene Hohn is shown as she is presented with an Executive Proclamation from the City of Wessington Springs by Mayor Brian Bergeleen. The Proclamation recognizes the 100th birthday of Hohn, declaring June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day” on behalf of the city council and citizens of Wessington Springs, in honor of her long life and prosperity.

Mayor of WS declares June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day”

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Laughter, excitement and plenty of birthday cheer filled Irene Hohn’s living room last Thursday as she heard news from Wessington Springs Mayor Brian Bergeleen that June 23, 2023 was officially proclaimed “Irene Hohn Day.”
P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The International P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Board of Trustees announced that Harlee Heim, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was selected as a recipient of a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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