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Freshly painted trim dries on sawhorses inside County Line Bar and Bites as renovation work continues on the future bar and restaurant in Wessington. Owners say only a handful of finishing touches remain before the new community gathering spot opens later this summer.

Freshly painted trim dries on sawhorses inside County Line Bar and Bites as renovation work continues on the future bar and restaurant in Wessington. Owners say only a handful of finishing touches remain before the new community gathering spot opens later this summer.

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County Line Bar and Bites Nears Finish Line

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Construction continues to move forward at County Line Bar and Bites in Wessington, with only a handful of finishing touches remaining before the new bar and restaurant opens its doors.Lori Danburg, manager of the Farmers Union Oil gas station and convenience store, said crews are currently...
Poll workers assist voters Tuesday morning at the Jerauld County Ag Building in Wessington Springs during South Dakota’s Republican Primary Election. Election officials remind voters that multiple ballot styles are being used this year based on party registration and residence, leading to some confusion at polling places.

Poll workers assist voters Tuesday morning at the Jerauld County Ag Building in Wessington Springs during South Dakota’s Republican Primary Election. Election officials remind voters that multiple ballot styles are being used this year based on party registration and residence, leading to some confusion at polling places.

Multiple Ballots Creating Confusion for Some Voters in Tuesday’s Primary Election

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Jerauld County election officials are reminding residents that several different ballot styles are being used in today’s primary election, and poll workers report some voters have already arrived at the polls unsure of which races they are eligible to vote in.According to Jerauld County Auditor...
Moving On To High School: WS Eighth Graders Promoted

Moving On To High School: WS Eighth Graders Promoted

Moving On To High School: WS Eighth Graders Promoted

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Smiling in the rec center just before eighth grade promotion are Wessington Springs High School’s 2026-2027 freshman class. Eighth grade promotion and awards night was held earlier this month, along with Junior National Honor Society inductions, academic awards and character awards.
Wessington Springs High School Scholarships 2026

Wessington Springs High School Scholarships 2026

Wessington Springs High School Scholarships 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• John Phillip Sousa – Gavin Brandenburg• Arion – Maisie O’Day• Choral Director award- Jada Kolousek• PEO Scholarship $700 – Mercedes Jones and Maisie O’Day• American Legion Auxiliary - $300 each - Sydney Richardson and Jada Kolousek• American Bank & Trust - $1,000 – Grady Gran and Masynn Mebius•...
Wolsey-Wessington High School Scholarships 2026

Wolsey-Wessington High School Scholarships 2026

Wolsey-Wessington High School Scholarships 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
• Build Dakota Scholarships – Ethan Kahre (partnering with Agtegra), MTC, Amanah Woodruff (partnering with Huron Regional Medical Center), MTC, Ethan Rearick (partnering with TS Customs), LATC• LifeServe Scholarship - Irelyn Salisbury and Reece Krutzfeldt• HOSA Scholarship -Irelyn Salisbury, Amanah...
Mercedes Jones

Mercedes Jones

P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wessington Springs High School graduates Mercedes Jones and Masie O’Day were each awarded a $700 scholarship from P.E.O. Chapter D of Wessington Springs.
A road closure sign blocks traffic at the intersection of First Street and Barrett Avenue in Wessington Springs as crews continue work on the city’s water main replacement project. City officials are asking residents to respect all road closures and allow extra travel time while construction is underway. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

A road closure sign blocks traffic at the intersection of First Street and Barrett Avenue in Wessington Springs as crews continue work on the city’s water main replacement project. City officials are asking residents to respect all road closures and allow extra travel time while construction is underway. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Mayor, Sheriff Urge Public to Respect Road Closures During Water Main Project

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Construction is underway on the City of Wessington Springs' water main replacement project, and city officials are asking residents to be patient, follow posted detours and avoid entering active construction zones as crews work to upgrade aging infrastructure.Mayor Ryan Knipfer said residents...
A Feistner Gravel and Excavation crew installs pipe along the hillside west of City Park during construction of the Mid-Dakota Rural Water connection project. The route extends from the park area toward the city’s blue water tower and will serve as a key link in bringing Mid-Dakota water to Wessington Springs. (PHOTO COURTESY CRAIG WENZEL)

A Feistner Gravel and Excavation crew installs pipe along the hillside west of City Park during construction of the Mid-Dakota Rural Water connection project. The route extends from the park area toward the city’s blue water tower and will serve as a key link in bringing Mid-Dakota water to Wessington Springs. (PHOTO COURTESY CRAIG WENZEL)

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All 20 Miles of Pipeline Installed as Mid-Dakota Project Advances

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
A long-anticipated connection between Wessington Springs and Mid-Dakota Rural Water moved significantly closer to reality this month as all 20 miles of pipeline needed to bring water to the community have now been installed, according to Mid-Dakota General Manager Scott Gross.While several key...
Wessington Springs FCCLA members are shown at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Shown back row, left to right are: Lily Roesler, Drake Tobin, Micah Orth, Grayson Finn, Cole Wenzel, Londyn Mikkelson, Emmitt Feistner. MIDDLE ROW: Sutten Jensen, Tierney Knipfer, Kendall Kolousek, Katie Hernandez, Kenzie Kolousek, Tenley Olinger, Eiza Ciciliano, Jalene Reiner. FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Braun, Mercedes Jones, Tregen Jensen, Sydney Richardson, Hayes Havlik. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE MOHLING)

Wessington Springs FCCLA members are shown at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Shown back row, left to right are: Lily Roesler, Drake Tobin, Micah Orth, Grayson Finn, Cole Wenzel, Londyn Mikkelson, Emmitt Feistner. MIDDLE ROW: Sutten Jensen, Tierney Knipfer, Kendall Kolousek, Katie Hernandez, Kenzie Kolousek, Tenley Olinger, Eiza Ciciliano, Jalene Reiner. FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Braun, Mercedes Jones, Tregen Jensen, Sydney Richardson, Hayes Havlik. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE MOHLING)

FCCLA Members Earn Honors at State Leadership Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members of the Wessington Springs FCCLA chapter earned individual recognition, competitive awards and leadership opportunities during the South Dakota FCCLA State Leadership Conference held this spring in Sioux Falls.The chapter's success began earlier in the year when 10 senior FCCLA members...
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