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A Birthday Gift to Remember

Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the world has your newspaper been?

News Staff

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

A Birthday Gift to RememberLou Ann Fischer and her granddaughter Tessa Bellin enjoyed a trip to Clearwater, Florida July 19 - July 23 to celebrate their birthdays. Highlights were the white Sandy beaches and collecting seashells, not to mention the sunshine and the beautiful sunsets on the beach!

Kelli and Craig Shryock are pictured at the SDAAE conference, where it was announced that Craig was inducted into the SDAAE Hall of Fame on July 28, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATORS

Craig Shryock Inducted into South Dakota Agriculture Educators Hall of Fame

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

After a remarkable 41-year career shaping generations of students at Wessington Springs Middle and High School, Craig Shryock has been honored with induction into the South Dakota Association of Agriculture Educators Hall of Fame.Shryock retired in 2022 after dedicating 39 years to the Springs...

Paul VonEye, first place in the pickup division. PHOTO COURTESY ALPENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Third Annual Alpena Car Show Draws Crowds, Raises Funds for Community Foundation

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Third Annual Alpena Car Show was held Saturday, July 26 in Alpena, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and a diverse lineup of vehicles.

PHOTO COURTESY SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST RIVER RESEARCH & EXTENSION

SDSU loses $86M in federal research funding

Emily Decock South Dakota News Watch

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University lost an $86 million livestock research grant as part of recent federal spending cuts, making South Dakota the state with the highest per student loss of research grants, the Center for American Progress reported.However, without that grant, the...

Former SDSU Coach to Speak at Wessington Springs Theology on Tap Event August 10

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Former South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier will be the featured speaker at a special Theology on Tap event on Sunday, August 10, at the Wessington Springs Football Field.Stiegelmeier will present “The Important Balance of Faith and Sports,” offering reflections from his...

Hometown Favorite Dustin Evans to Headline Final Music in the Garden

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The fourth and final installment of this summer’s Music in the Garden series will take place Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs.This week’s featured performer, South Dakota and hometown favorite Dustin Evans is sure to draw a large crowd to his acoustic...

Community Invited to August 3 Worship Service and Caramel Roll Fellowship Breakfast

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Free-will donations to benefit ROCS nutrition programThe Wessington Springs Ministerial Association welcomes all to a community church service at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizen Center on Sunday, August 3 at 9 a.m.A free-will offering of the senior center’s famous caramel rolls and coffee...

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.This week’s featured performers, “Parade of Pianists” include young, aspiring and experienced pianists with ties to the 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.For those who have flipped items in the past, the rules are a bit different this year, with a lower entry...

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.This week’s featured performer is Dylan Lewis of Humbletown, a genre-blending trio originally formed in Vermillion and now based in the...

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