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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.
Fact brief: Are the security agents at Sioux Falls Regional airport being paid?

Fact brief: Are the security agents at Sioux Falls Regional airport being paid?

Fact brief: Are the security agents at Sioux Falls Regional airport being paid?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Yes.Security agents at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport are being paid during the partial government shutdown that is affecting the Department of Homeland Security.The Sioux Falls airport is one of 20 across the United States that uses a private company for security screenings and not...
Medic Camp at Wolsey-Wessington introduces students to EMS careers

Medic Camp at Wolsey-Wessington introduces students to EMS careers

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Medic Camp at Wolsey-Wessington introduces students to EMS careers

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington School recently hosted a Medic Camp, a handson learning experience designed to introduce students to careers in emergency medical services and rural health care.The camp was made possible through a partnership with the Northeast South Dakota Area Health Education Center (NESD...
Jerauld County enacts burn ban after emergency meeting

Jerauld County enacts burn ban after emergency meeting

Jerauld County enacts burn ban after emergency meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Jerauld County Commission enacted a countywide burn ban March 25 following an emergency meeting prompted by rapidly drying conditions and increased fire danger.Commissioners convened a special meeting at 6:15 p.m., discussing Emergency Manager and Wessington Springs Fire Chief Eric Schroeder’s...
Onward Wolsey event organizers, from left: Kris Brandt, Hilary Hunt, Laura Bergquist, Jadyn Kahre, Michelle Johnson. (PHOTO COURTESY JADYN KAHRE)

Onward Wolsey event organizers, from left: Kris Brandt, Hilary Hunt, Laura Bergquist, Jadyn Kahre, Michelle Johnson. (PHOTO COURTESY JADYN KAHRE)

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The 43rd Annual Onward Wolsey Wild Game Feed Draws Crowd, Fuels Community Spirit

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
For 43 years, the Onward Wolsey Wild Game Feed has brought the community together over homegrown flavors and a common purpose.This year was no exception as organizers held the beloved event Saturday, March 28 at the Wolsey Fire Hall, filling the space with a huge crowd, including some first-time...
Area Holy Week Schedule 2026

Area Holy Week Schedule 2026

Area Holy Week Schedule 2026

News Staff
Monday, March 30, 2026
Thursday, April 2Immanuel Baptist Church 6 p.m. Seder meal (traditional meal to celebrate the Passover, and what Jesus and the disciples would have eaten at the Last Supper)United Parish of Alpena 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with lunch following.Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 6:30 p.m. Maundy...
Area firefighters take part in a live burn training during Firefighter I and II certification hosted by Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD). Pictured are (back, from left) WSVFD fireman Erik Kurth, Kolby Sinkie of Pukwana Volunteer Fire Department , WSVFD firemen Aryan Schooler and Jonathan Jooste; (front, from left) instructor Brian Baldwin, WSVFD firemen Tyler Fastnacht, Blake Willman and Coy Fastnacht. (PHOTO COURTESY WSVFD)

Area firefighters take part in a live burn training during Firefighter I and II certification hosted by Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD). Pictured are (back, from left) WSVFD fireman Erik Kurth, Kolby Sinkie of Pukwana Volunteer Fire Department , WSVFD firemen Aryan Schooler and Jonathan Jooste; (front, from left) instructor Brian Baldwin, WSVFD firemen Tyler Fastnacht, Blake Willman and Coy Fastnacht. (PHOTO COURTESY WSVFD)

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Training to Protect

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Members of the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department recently completed Firefighter I and II training, a nationally recognized certification program designed to prepare firefighters for both entrylevel and advanced roles.The course, which follows National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)...
BREAKING: Jerauld County Burn Ban Issued

BREAKING: Jerauld County Burn Ban Issued

Jerauld County Burn Ban Issued

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Amid rapidly drying conditions and increasing fire risk, the Jerauld County Commission has enacted a countywide burn ban.Wessington Springs Fire Chief Eric Schroeder notified the True Dakotan just minutes before an emergency fire call was dispatched, underscoring the urgency of the...
WS Chamber & Development Announces Events, Seeks Part-Time Staff

WS Chamber & Development Announces Events, Seeks Part-Time Staff

WS Chamber & Development Announces Events, Seeks Part-Time Staff

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development Board is planning a full slate of spring and summer events while also seeking a parttime executive secretary/ community liaison.The annual Easter celebration will be held Saturday, April 4.
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