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Priceless Prom Grows Into Scholarship-Supporting Tradition

Priceless Prom Grows Into Scholarship-Supporting Tradition

Priceless Prom Grows Into Scholarship-Supporting Tradition

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
What began as a simple idea has become a meaningful tradition for young women across the region.The third annual Priceless Prom dress resale, hosted by P.E.O. Chapter D of Wessington Springs, saw record participation this year, with 37 dresses sold to 44 shoppers, meaning nearly 84% of attendees...
The Christensen Family: Landen, Hayes, Quinten, Christina, and Wade Christensen. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

The Christensen Family: Landen, Hayes, Quinten, Christina, and Wade Christensen. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Rooted in Tradition, Driven by Progress: Christensen Ranch Honored as Commercial Producer of the Year

Carissa Scheel
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
This article was originally published in the January edition of Charolais Country, a product of the South Dakota Charolais Breeders Association and The Cattle Business Weekly.On the rolling grasslands near Kimball, where the prairie opens into vast South Dakota sky, the Christensen family has built...
South Dakota State Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

South Dakota State Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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South Dakota State Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Among the students recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at South Dakota State University are the following local students: Jolie Dowling of Alpena, SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.Allison Janes of Alpena, SDSU's College of...
From Virginia to Woonsocket: Pheasants, Family and 99 Years Strong

From Virginia to Woonsocket: Pheasants, Family and 99 Years Strong

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Janice Warner, age 99, made her annual pheasant hunting trip to her hometown of Woonsocket, SD from Virginia with her two sons Jim and Jerry Warner.
Volunteers work together during one of several workdays to complete the new fence at Hope Cemetery. Community members contributed time, labor and equipment throughout the project. Pictured (left to right) are Larry Powell, Phil Campos and Ron Thompson.

Volunteers work together during one of several workdays to complete the new fence at Hope Cemetery. Community members contributed time, labor and equipment throughout the project. Pictured (left to right) are Larry Powell, Phil Campos and Ron Thompson.

Volunteers Carry Hope Cemetery Fence Project Across the Finish Line

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
In last week’s True Dakotan, readers learned about the completion of the new fence at Hope Cemetery and the preservation of the cemetery’s historic entrance.In addition to those highlighted in that story, organizers emphasized that the project was made possible by the efforts of many community...
Wessington Springs resident Larry Powell presents a check for more than $3,500 to Wessington Springs Elementary School Principal Becky Fjerstad in the WSES lunchroom. The funds were raised through Christmas train rides during the town-wide holiday kickoff on Dec. 1. Proceeds from the rides were donated to the Wessington Springs School District lunch program to help cover the cost of additional servings for students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs resident Larry Powell presents a check for more than $3,500 to Wessington Springs Elementary School Principal Becky Fjerstad in the WSES lunchroom. The funds were raised through Christmas train rides during the town-wide holiday kickoff on Dec. 1. Proceeds from the rides were donated to the Wessington Springs School District lunch program to help cover the cost of additional servings for students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Powell’s Christmas train raises funds for school lunch program

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
What began as a festive ride through downtown Wessington Springs turned into a meaningful act of community support this holiday season.Wessington Springs resident Larry Powell used his Christmas train rides during the townwide Christmas kickoff on Dec. 1 to raise money for the Wessington Springs...
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