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South Dakota State announces spring 2026 graduates

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South Dakota State announces spring 2026 graduates

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The following local students graduated after the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,600 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program.

Help Preserve a Jerauld County Landmark

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

For generations, the white church standing atop Harmony Hill has been a familiar sight across the Jerauld County countryside. Though worship services are no longer held there, the former Harmony Friends Church remains an enduring symbol of the area's history, faith and rural heritage.

Jerauld/Buffalo County Farmers Union Hosts Youth Day Camp

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Jerauld/Buffalo County Farmers Union hosted a youth day camp July 10 in Wessington Springs, where campers learned about the history of cooperatives and the role of agriculture in the food system.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be on the City Wide Rummage Sale Map

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Looking to clean out the garage, basement or closets? Now’s the time to claim your spot in the Wessington Springs City Wide Rummage Sale on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Back-to-Back Sportsmanship Awards Reflect Wessington Springs Baseball Culture

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Back-to-Back Sportsmanship Awards Reflect Wessington Springs Baseball Culture

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

One sportsmanship award could be dismissed as a great group of kids having a memorable tournament.Two in consecutive weekends tells a different story.

Despite triple-digit temperatures, the Alpena community turned out Saturday to support the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department’s annual tractor pull and enjoy a full day of activities. A tractor powers down the track during the day’s competition.

Alpena Turns Out Despite Triple-Digit Heat

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Triple-digit heat gave way to rain Saturday, but neither was enough to stop hundreds of people from turning out to support the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department's annual tractor pull and enjoy a full day of community activities.

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Alpena Fire Department's Annual Tractor Pull returns Saturday, July 25, offering a full day of familyfriendly entertainment.The event begins at noon with a kids pedal pull and car show, followed by tractor pulling competition at 1 p.m.

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

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Jerauld, Hand counties included in August sobriety checkpoints

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

PIERRE — Jerauld and Hand counties are among 12 South Dakota counties where the South Dakota Highway Patrol plans to conduct sobriety checkpoints during August.The enforcement effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety.

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

Wessington Springs City Wide Rummage Sale Set for August 8

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Looking to clean out the garage, basement, or closets? The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development (WSACD) invites residents to sign up to be part of the Wessington Springs City Wide Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fire Department Donates Poker Run Proceeds to Wessington Legion

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The Wessington Volunteer Fire Department recently presented a donation to the Wessington American Legion from proceeds raised during the department’s ATV Poker Run. The contribution will support the Legion’s ongoing programs and community activities.

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