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Springs Area Bus Sees Strong Community Support

Springs Area Bus Sees Strong Community Support

Springs Area Bus Sees Strong Community Support

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Springs Area Bus meal service and Sunday service rides continue to operate thanks to strong community support in recent months.After being told by ROCS last year that approximately $1,500 in local monthly support would be needed to sustain those services, area residents have stepped up with...
Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

Preschool Open House, Enrollment Scheduled March 25

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Families with young children are invited to attend the Wessington Springs Preschool Open House and Enrollment event later this month.The event will be held Wednesday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the elementary preschool room.
Century Farm, Ranch Families Invited to Apply for State Recognition

Century Farm, Ranch Families Invited to Apply for State Recognition

Century Farm, Ranch Families Invited to Apply for State Recognition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
PIERRE — South Dakota families with long-standing ties to the land are invited to apply for recognition through the South Dakota Century Farm and Ranch program.The program, administered by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the South Dakota Farm Bureau, honors...
Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Nine students from Miller, De Smet, Huron and Alpena are more than halfway through the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course sponsored by the newly formed Beadle County EMS organization.The inaugural class marks an important step in strengthening emergency medical services across the...
Spartans gather around head coach Joey Mitchell as he delivers instructions during a timeout in the Region 2B semifinal against Castlewood. View over 100 photos from the game at www.truedakotan.com. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Spartans gather around head coach Joey Mitchell as he delivers instructions during a timeout in the Region 2B semifinal against Castlewood. View over 100 photos from the game at www.truedakotan.com. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

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Spartans Cap Strong Season After Tight Regional Semifinal

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A matchup between two of the state’s top Class B teams is typically reserved for the Barnett Center.
Residents packed Wessington Springs City Hall on Monday, March 9, 2026, many standing or seated on the floor, as the city’s zoning board held a public hearing on a request to rezone land for a proposed cryptocurrency mining facility. After hearing comments and questions from the public, the board voted 3-2 to recommend denying the rezoning request. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Residents packed Wessington Springs City Hall on Monday, March 9, 2026, many standing or seated on the floor, as the city’s zoning board held a public hearing on a request to rezone land for a proposed cryptocurrency mining facility. After hearing comments and questions from the public, the board voted 3-2 to recommend denying the rezoning request. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Standing-Room-Only Crowd Voices Concerns Before Zoning Board Recommends Denial

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
After a standing-room-only public hearing Monday evening, the Wessington Springs Zoning Board voted 3-2 to recommend denying a request to rezone land proposed for a cryptocurrency mining operation.
City Attorney Provides Update on Rezoning Request

City Attorney Provides Update on Rezoning Request

City Attorney Provides Update on Rezoning Request

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Discussion about a proposed rezoning request tied to a potential data center project continued during the Wessington Springs City Council meeting Monday night.City Attorney Gary Blue provided an update regarding property owner Brian Bergeleen’s request to rezone agricultural land within the city...
Lucas VanEngelenburg was named Firefighter of the Year for his dedication, skills and strong camaraderie with fellow firefighters and the community. He is pictured at right with WSVFD Fire Chief Eric Schroeder.

Lucas VanEngelenburg was named Firefighter of the Year for his dedication, skills and strong camaraderie with fellow firefighters and the community. He is pictured at right with WSVFD Fire Chief Eric Schroeder.

Fire Department Recognizes Firefighter, Community Support at Annual Supper

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Members of the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department gathered Saturday, Feb. 21, at Sweet Grass in Wessington Springs for their annual Firemen’s Supper and awards night.
Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

Beadle County EMS Seeks Interest for Second EMT Training

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Nine students from Miller, De Smet, Huron and Alpena are more than halfway through the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course sponsored by the newly formed Beadle County EMS organization.The inaugural class marks an important step in strengthening emergency medical services across the...
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