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Parade Of Pianists Live in the Garden Thursday

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The third installment of this summer’s Music in the Garden series will take place Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs.

Team Up for Rummage Sale Rescue (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

Team Up for Rummage Sale Rescue

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

This year’s Rummage Sale Rescue offers a chance for anyone who is handson with fixing, crafting or upcycling to turn the old into something fresh and functional for resale by silent auction.

Foot-Stomping Folk with a Twist: Humbletown Live in the Garden This Thursday

Foot-Stomping Folk with a Twist: Humbletown's Dylan Lewis Live in the Garden Tonight

News Staff

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

The second installment of this summer’s Music in the Garden series will take place Thursday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs.

The Beadle County Genealogy Group thanks Connie McLaughlin of Wessington Springs for coordinating the historical tour in Wessington Springs on June 4, 2025 . The event was attended by Beadle (3), Brown (2), Kingsbury (5), and Jerauld (5) Counties. The group is shown above at Jerauld County Pioneer Museum. SUBMITTED

Beadle County Genealogy Group Explores Wessington Springs and Discusses Ancestral Clues Through Religion Records

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

History and heritage came to life as the Beadle County Genealogy Group visited Wessington Springs for their June genealogy tour and educational meeting. The day was filled with rich local stories, historical insight, and fellowship as attendees explored several key landmarks in the community.

Katie Jackson and son Holden set off on an Icelandic adventure last month and traveled with a copy of their True Dakotan to the Hundafoss waterfall in South Iceland.

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Chasing Waterfalls in Iceland

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Chasing Waterfalls in IcelandKatie Jackson and son Holden set off on an Icelandic adventure last month and traveled with a copy of their True Dakotan to the Hundafoss waterfall in South Iceland.

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Tournaments and Turkeys on the Vegas Lanes

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The True Dakotan accompanied this group of locals as they attended the USBC National Women’s Bowling Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.Gloria Vavra, Donna Wagner, Lila Hoffman and Kendra Brandenburg participated in the Team, Doubles and Singles events at South Point Bowling Plaza on June 14 and 15.

Timeless Elegance: Vintage Wedding Dress Exhibit on Display at Museum This July

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Vintage wedding gowns from the early 1900s are part of the summer showcase in the bridal room of the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum.

PHOTO: Susan Love and Stanley Tjeerdsma drew curiosity and questions as they passed through Wessington Springs Monday, June 25, 2025 with a trailer load of larger-than-life staues.

Larger-Than-Life Statues Turn Heads in Wessington Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Main Street in Wessington Springs turned into a miniature roadside attraction on Monday, June 24, when a trailer loaded with large statues of dinosaurs, aliens, horses, sasquatch and more drew curious glances and questions from passersby.

DPS Warns Public of Scam Text Messages Claiming Unpaid Traffic Tickets

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents about a scam text message campaign circulating across the state that falsely claims recipients owe traffic ticket fines and face legal action if they do not pay immediately.These messages are not legitimate.

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Flathead Lake Family Time in Magical Montana

Traveling with the True Dakotan

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Flathead Lake Family Time in Magical MontanaEarlier this month, True Dakotan Editor Kristi Hine, along with mom and Office Manager Delia Atkinson, son JR Hine and partner Chris Schimke, traveled with their True Dakotan to Flathead Lake, Montana for a family vacation.

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