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Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
A severe storm swept through the Jerauld County and surrounding regions on August 15, 2025, bringing straightline winds exceeding 70 mph and dumping nearly two inches of rain.
HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The annual HuntSAFE Program will be held in Wessington Springs on September 9, 11 and 13. The first two sessions will be held from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at the Jerauld County Courthouse. The final session will be held at the Jerauld County Trap Club range from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Thanks to generous donations received through this week, ROCS announced it will continue Sunday transportation to worship services via the Springs Area Bus through October 26, 2025. Additionally, Meals on Wheels deliveries will continue uninterrupted through November 28, 2025.
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp of Wessington Springs Methodist Church, alongside Pastor Don Grubb of Foothills Bible Fellowship and Pastor Mike Easter of Immanuel Baptist Church, led a special community church service at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center. Nathan and Madilyn Gaikowski provided the music throughout the service. A special offering was collected, totaling $485 to be used toward rent for the senior center building and general donation to the senior center.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp of Wessington Springs Methodist Church, alongside Pastor Don Grubb of Foothills Bible Fellowship and Pastor Mike Easter of Immanuel Baptist Church, led a special community church service at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center. Nathan and Madilyn Gaikowski provided the music throughout the service. A special offering was collected, totaling $485 to be used toward rent for the senior center building and general donation to the senior center.

Local Churches Unite for Community Worship Service

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rapid City and most places in western South Dakota have higher gasoline prices than Sioux Falls and other parts of the eastern part of the state.Over the past 18 months, Sioux Falls’ gas prices are typically 10 cents to 20 cents below the statewide average.On Aug.
Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Melissa Avelino South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Melissa Avelino is a data journalism student at Augustana University. In this series, she looks at the changing face of South Dakota using U.S. Census Data.South Dakota's only two formal metro areas are now home to roughly half the state's population, according to the latest U.S Census data.
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