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This mural captures a sense of history in downtown Centerville, S.D., shown on March 19, 2026. (Photo: Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch)

This mural captures a sense of history in downtown Centerville, S.D., shown on March 19, 2026. (Photo: Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch)

Reversing downtown decline in Centerville

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
CENTERVILLE, S.D. – This small eastern South Dakota town is well known for its deep agricultural roots, its popular Fourth of July celebration and its regionally famous bakery specializing in bi-colored 'zebra donuts.
Jerauld County filings set ballot; District No. 3 race contested

Jerauld County filings set ballot; District No. 3 race contested

Jerauld County filings set ballot

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Petitions have been filed for several county offices in Jerauld County ahead of the 2026 primary election, set for June 2, with most races unopposed. However, voters in County Commission District No. 3 will see a contested race on the ballot.County Commission• District No.
WSHS seniors Logan Mohling and Hayes Havlik are pictured above.

WSHS seniors Logan Mohling and Hayes Havlik are pictured above.

All In On Prom: A Night in Vegas Lights up WSHS

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Students at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) went all in on a “Night in Vegas” during prom on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A packed house filled the gymnasium for Grand March as students showcased glitzy, casino-inspired style before dancing, games and late-night festivities.
Area Students Among Dacotah Bank Scholarship Selections

Area Students Among Dacotah Bank Scholarship Selections

Area Students Among Dacotah Bank Scholarship Selections

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Northern State University recently announced the incoming freshmen who have been selected to receive the Dacotah Bank 4-year scholarship for Fall 2026.The Dacotah Bank scholarship supports students pursuing programs within Northern State University’s School of Business.
APRIL 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
WEDAPRIL 1WS Cyber School ACT Testing WS Carnegie Library 12:30-6:30 p.m. WS Consignment Store 12 - 5 p.m.WS Museum Open 1-3 p.m.W-W Large Band contest @ NSU Aberdeen W-W Blood DriveTHURSAPRIL 2WS Carnegie Library 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the longest stretch of Republican governors?

Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the longest stretch of Republican governors?

Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the longest stretch of Republican governors?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Yes.South Dakota has the longest uninterrupted Republican hold on a governor’s office of any state in the country.A Democratic governor has not held office in South Dakota in more than 47 years, when Harvey Wollman was the 26th governor of the state after replacing Richard Kneip, who resigned.
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