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Youth rough stock rodeo set for Sept. 6 in Springs

Youth rough stock rodeo set for Sept. 6 in Springs

Youth rough stock rodeo set for Sept. 6 in Springs

Young rodeo athletes will take center stage when the Bad River Youth Rough Stock Series comes to town at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at the Wessington Springs rodeo arena.
Teens put their farm safety knowledge to the test and compete in the South Dakota Farmers Union Farm (SDFU) Safety Quiz Bowl Championship at the State Fair August 30 during SDFU Day at the State Fair. The 2025 championships are held at 2 p.m. under the Freedom Stage. Cash prizes awarded to winning team. The 2024 Champions are pictured here: Wessington Springs FFA Chapter team members are (left to right) Addyson Orth, Mariah Messmer, Holden Jackson and Haiden Boschee.

Teens put their farm safety knowledge to the test and compete in the South Dakota Farmers Union Farm (SDFU) Safety Quiz Bowl Championship at the State Fair August 30 during SDFU Day at the State Fair. The 2025 championships are held at 2 p.m. under the Freedom Stage. Cash prizes awarded to winning team. The 2024 Champions are pictured here: Wessington Springs FFA Chapter team members are (left to right) Addyson Orth, Mariah Messmer, Holden Jackson and Haiden Boschee.

Family Farmers and Ranchers Celebrated during 2025 Farmers Union Day at the State Fair

Family farmers and ranchers will be celebrated August 30, during South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair.“Agriculture is the state’s No.
Wolsey-Wessington Elementary students make the most of recess on the school’s brand-new playground, the first phase of a $2 million facilities project supported by the community. Construction equipment in the background marks progress on the district’s new track and football field.

Wolsey-Wessington Elementary students make the most of recess on the school’s brand-new playground, the first phase of a $2 million facilities project supported by the community. Construction equipment in the background marks progress on the district’s new track and football field.

Playground Marks First Step in Major School Project

Students at Wolsey-Wessington Elementary are climbing, swinging, and playing on brand-new equipment this fall, thanks to a $300,000 playground that opened over the summer.
Developmental Screenings Scheduled for Area Schools

Developmental Screenings Scheduled for Area Schools

Developmental Screenings Scheduled for Area Schools

Families with young children in both the Wessington Springs and Wolsey-Wessington School Districts will have the opportunity next month to take part in developmental screenings designed to help track early milestones.
Petitions that sought to put Jerauld County’s recently approved ambulance opt-out to a public vote have been declared invalid, county officials announced at a special commission meeting held Friday, August 15. Shown left to right are State's Attorney Deach Koch, County Commissioner Shane Mentzer, Deputy Auditor Teresa Fonder, DeVonne Losing, County Commissioner Walt Hein. County Commissioners Fred Krohmer and Charlie Bergeleen participated in the meeting via teleconference.

Petitions that sought to put Jerauld County’s recently approved ambulance opt-out to a public vote have been declared invalid, county officials announced at a special commission meeting held Friday, August 15. Shown left to right are State's Attorney Deach Koch, County Commissioner Shane Mentzer, Deputy Auditor Teresa Fonder, DeVonne Losing, County Commissioner Walt Hein. County Commissioners Fred Krohmer and Charlie Bergeleen participated in the meeting via teleconference.

Petitions Bringing Ambulance Opt-Out To Vote Declared Void; Case Under Investigation

Petitions that sought to put Jerauld County’s recently approved ambulance opt-out to a public vote have been declared invalid, county officials announced at a special commission meeting held Friday, August 15.
Chelsea Cashman snaps a cell phone photo of son Hayes as his brother Harvey looks on during Back-to-School Night.

Chelsea Cashman snaps a cell phone photo of son Hayes as his brother Harvey looks on during Back-to-School Night.

Back to School:

Families returned to Wessington Springs School District for Back-to- School Night on Monday, August 18, 2025 with smiles and backpacks full of supplies, despite ongoing construction on 2nd Street. Superintendent Dr.
The Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record. The move expands the True Dakotan’s coverage north to include Wolsey, ensuring our towns and schools have a trusted source for the stories that matter most.

The Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record. The move expands the True Dakotan’s coverage north to include Wolsey, ensuring our towns and schools have a trusted source for the stories that matter most.

True Dakotan Coverage Expands to Wolsey

With the sudden closures of several South Dakota newspapers on August 6, 2025 including the Huron Plainsman, the Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record.
 

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