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Tregen Jensen, a Wessington Springs High School senior organized a bingo and spaghetti feed fundraiser supporting two local organizations. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Tregen Jensen, a Wessington Springs High School senior organized a bingo and spaghetti feed fundraiser supporting two local organizations. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Senior Project Fundraiser Supports PTO, Springs Area Bus

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A bingo and spaghetti feed organized by Wessington Springs High School senior Tregen Jensen drew a strong turnout last fall, as part of Jensen’s senior project, benefiting two local causes.The come-and-go fundraiser was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Alpena Fire Department Hosts Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Get ready for a fun night of music and laughs as the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department brings back Dueling Pianos on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Alpena Community Center.Doors open at 7 p.m., and the highenergy show kicks off at 8 p.m. sharp.
Wessington Springs High School senior Addyson Orth is pictured in the elementary school lunchroom during her senior project fundraiser, which raised more than $7,000 to support the Blue Bag Program and help address food insecurity. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs High School senior Addyson Orth is pictured in the elementary school lunchroom during her senior project fundraiser, which raised more than $7,000 to support the Blue Bag Program and help address food insecurity. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Orth Raises Thousands for Blue Bag Program Through Senior Project

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Wessington Springs High School senior, Addyson Orth, turned a Friday night basketball doubleheader into a powerful act of community support as part of her senior project, raising more than $7,000 for the Blue Bag Program.Orth’s project took place Friday, Dec.
Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling hosted a student health fair at the Rec Center as part of her senior project, bringing together local wellness professionals to encourage physical, mental and emotional health among students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling hosted a student health fair at the Rec Center as part of her senior project, bringing together local wellness professionals to encourage physical, mental and emotional health among students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Senior project brings health resources together for Wessington Springs students

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
When Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling began planning her senior project, she knew she wanted to focus on something meaningful — something that could have a lasting impact on her classmates.
Smoke billows from the front entrance of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs Friday morning as firefighters work at the scene after a fire was reported shortly after 9 a.m. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Smoke billows from the front entrance of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs Friday morning as firefighters work at the scene after a fire was reported shortly after 9 a.m. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Firefighters respond to fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Friday, December 26, 2025
Firefighters from four departments responded Friday morning to a fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs that caused significant damage to the building.The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 9:03 a.m. Friday, Dec.
Community Choir Shares Christmas Story Through Song

Community Choir Shares Christmas Story Through Song

Community Choir Shares Christmas Story Through Song

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Wessington Springs Community Choir filled the historic 1905 Opera House with music on Sunday, Dec. 14, as they presented the Christmas cantata, “A Child Is Born… All Is Well” during a Sunday afternoon performance.The cantata, created by Sue C.
Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Scan the QR code to purchase advance tickets for the donkey basketball tournament set for Jan. 9 in Wessington. Advance tickets are $10, with tickets available for $15 at the door.

Donkey Basketball Set for January 9 in Wessington

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Friendly competition and a little four-legged flair will take center court when a donkey basketball tournament trots into Wessington on Friday, Jan. 9, bringing together teams from four neighboring communities for a night of familyfriendly entertainment.
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