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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

From the halls of WSHS, we begin our Artist’s Corner for the new semester. This project was completed at the end of last semester by Advanced Art I senior, Max Klein. He chose to paint an 18”x30” canvas using oil paint as he wanted to increase his skills in blending.

Election Law Change Prompts Term Extension for Two Wessington Springs School Board Members

News Staff

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

At the regular January meeting held on January 12, 2026, the Wessington Springs School Board voted to extend the terms of two board members due to changes in state election law.Board members Dustin Weber and Kasie Sealy, whose terms were set to expire, will now serve through Nov. 30.The extension...

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

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)

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.'A legislative session is just like the rest of my life – it usually goes...

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Fact brief: Have ICE agents detained Native Americans?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Native American tribes from across the country have reported that some of their tribal members have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The Indian Citizenship Act in 1924 granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the United States.The Oglala Sioux Tribe, which...

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Fact brief: Could a data center use the equivalent of 50,000 homes of power?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

A data center that is inching closer to becoming a reality in northeastern Sioux Falls could use 50,000 homes’ worth of power a year at its planned peak.The Sioux Falls City Council last Tuesday voted unanimously to rezone the land for the Gemini Data Center.

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Next Steps Taking Shape for St. Joseph Church After Fire

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Efforts are continuing behind the scenes following the recent fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs, as parish leaders work through a careful, multi-layered assessment process.According to parish committee member Amber Kolousek, progress is being made, though many decisions...

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.Donkeyball...

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

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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.Although the library is owned by the city, responsibility for day-to-day maintenance and improvements falls to...

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