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State Water Plan Application Advances Wolsey Sewer Project Planning

State Water Plan Application Advances Wolsey Sewer Project Planning

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State Water Plan Application Advances Wolsey Sewer Project Planning

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Wolsey Town Board took an early step toward addressing renovation of the city’s sewer infrastructure during its meeting Monday, Jan. 5, voting to move forward with placing the project on South Dakota’s State Water Plan.Brad Lawrence of Brosz Engineering attended the meeting to outline the...
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P.E.O. Chapter D Announces Third Annual Priceless Prom Dress Resale Event

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Looking for the perfect prom dress without the hefty price tag?P.E.O. Chapter D of Wessington Springs invites area students to explore a wide variety of beautiful, affordable gowns at the third annual Priceless Prom event.Priceless Prom will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...
Tregen Jensen, a Wessington Springs High School senior organized a bingo and spaghetti feed fundraiser supporting two local organizations. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Tregen Jensen, a Wessington Springs High School senior organized a bingo and spaghetti feed fundraiser supporting two local organizations. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Senior Project Fundraiser Supports PTO, Springs Area Bus

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A bingo and spaghetti feed organized by Wessington Springs High School senior Tregen Jensen drew a strong turnout last fall, as part of Jensen’s senior project, benefiting two local causes.The come-and-go fundraiser was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wessington Springs Elementary School...
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Alpena Fire Department Hosts Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Get ready for a fun night of music and laughs as the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department brings back Dueling Pianos on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Alpena Community Center.Doors open at 7 p.m., and the highenergy show kicks off at 8 p.m. sharp.Enjoy an interactive night filled with crowd...
Wessington Springs High School senior Addyson Orth is pictured in the elementary school lunchroom during her senior project fundraiser, which raised more than $7,000 to support the Blue Bag Program and help address food insecurity. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs High School senior Addyson Orth is pictured in the elementary school lunchroom during her senior project fundraiser, which raised more than $7,000 to support the Blue Bag Program and help address food insecurity. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Orth Raises Thousands for Blue Bag Program Through Senior Project

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Wessington Springs High School senior, Addyson Orth, turned a Friday night basketball doubleheader into a powerful act of community support as part of her senior project, raising more than $7,000 for the Blue Bag Program.Orth’s project took place Friday, Dec. 12, during a doubleheader basketball...
Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling hosted a student health fair at the Rec Center as part of her senior project, bringing together local wellness professionals to encourage physical, mental and emotional health among students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling hosted a student health fair at the Rec Center as part of her senior project, bringing together local wellness professionals to encourage physical, mental and emotional health among students. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Senior project brings health resources together for Wessington Springs students

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
When Wessington Springs High School senior Logan Mohling began planning her senior project, she knew she wanted to focus on something meaningful — something that could have a lasting impact on her classmates.That idea became a student health fair, designed to introduce high school students to local...
Fire Severely Damages St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs

Fire Severely Damages St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs

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Fire Severely Damages St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Thick smoke billowed from the roofline of St. Joseph Catholic Church as firefighters arrived Friday morning, an immediate sign that significant damage was already unfolding inside.The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched after reports of smoke billowing from roof vents and...
Smoke billows from the front entrance of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs Friday morning as firefighters work at the scene after a fire was reported shortly after 9 a.m. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Smoke billows from the front entrance of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs Friday morning as firefighters work at the scene after a fire was reported shortly after 9 a.m. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Firefighters respond to fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Friday, December 26, 2025
Firefighters from four departments responded Friday morning to a fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs that caused significant damage to the building.The Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 9:03 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, to the church at 507 Barrett Avenue...
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