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Members of the Wolsey-Wessington High School one-act cast rehearse The Elf on the Shelf Must Die, a comedy by Don Zolidis, during a recent practice session in the school Commons. The public performance has been rescheduled to Friday, Jan. 30 due to a bitterly cold weather forecast. (PHOTO COURTESY KAREN JENSEN)

Members of the Wolsey-Wessington High School one-act cast rehearse The Elf on the Shelf Must Die, a comedy by Don Zolidis, during a recent practice session in the school Commons. The public performance has been rescheduled to Friday, Jan. 30 due to a bitterly cold weather forecast. (PHOTO COURTESY KAREN JENSEN)

Wolsey-Wessington High School One-Act Play Rescheduled to January 30

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Wolsey-Wessington High School students will take the stage later this month with a one-act comedy titled The Elf on the Shelf Must Die by Don Zolidis.The lighthearted production features 16 cast members and three students on the set and crew.
Filing Deadlines Set for Jerauld County, State Election Candidates

Filing Deadlines Set for Jerauld County, State Election Candidates

Filing Deadlines Set for Jerauld County, State Election Candidates

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Residents interested in running for public office in the upcoming election cycle should be aware of upcoming filing deadlines for nominating petitions.Candidates seeking placement on the primary election ballot must file nominating petitions by 5 p.m. March 31, 2026.
The chamber of the South Dakota House of Representatives on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre, S.D. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

The chamber of the South Dakota House of Representatives on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre, S.D. (PHOTO: BART PFANKUCH / SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH)

Hot topics aplenty on 2026 legislative session agenda

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
With a slate of hotbutton policy issues on the table and limited funding to work with, state Sen. Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre said it is difficult to predict how the 2026 legislative session will play out in the Capitol this year.
Donkeyball Delivers for a Cause

Donkeyball Delivers for a Cause

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Small-Town Rivals, Big-Time Community:

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Communities come together to raise funds for new flooring at the Wessington Community CenterWhat happens when longtime high school rivals trade tennis shoesfordonkeys?InWessington last Friday night, the answer was laughter, generosity and a packed community center, all for a good cause.
The historic Carnegie Library in Wessington Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, could receive long-needed maintenance as the library board moves forward with inspections and cost estimates. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

The historic Carnegie Library in Wessington Springs, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, could receive long-needed maintenance as the library board moves forward with inspections and cost estimates. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

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Library Board Eyes Repairs to Preserve Historic Carnegie Building

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Carnegie Library Board appeared before the City of Wessington Springs City Council on Monday, Jan. 5, to discuss needed maintenance and future repairs to the historic library building.
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