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SD Secretary of State corrects candidate filing deadline

Democratic Candidates to Hold Public Forum in Woonsocket

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

WOONSOCKET — Democratic candidates seeking state and federal office will participate in a public candidate forum Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Woonsocket Community and Events Center.The forum begins at 5:30 p.m. at 102 Dumont Ave. and is free and open to the public.

Wessington Fun Days Draws Crowd for Weekend Celebration

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

From a color run to karaoke under the summer sky, Wessington Fun Days once again proved that one small town can pack an entire day's worth of entertainment into a single Saturday.

SD Secretary of State corrects candidate filing deadline

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The City of Wessington Springs and Wessington Springs School District are republishing their combined Notice of Vacancy after the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office corrected filing dates on the 2026 municipal and school election calendar.

Fire Up the Smoker at Rockin' RibFest

News Staff

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Think you have the best ribs around? Now's your chance to prove it.The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development is seeking teams to compete in the Rockin' RibFest Rib Competition on Saturday, August 8, at the City Park.

The Wessington Springs 4-H soils team earned a state championship and qualified for next spring’s National Land and Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City during the 2026 South Dakota Rangeland and Soil Days competition in Belle Fourche. Pictured are, from left, coach Max Klein, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Tenley Olinger, Taryn Bartel, Madilyn Gaikowski. (PHOTOS COURTESY BRADY DUXBURY)

Wessington Springs soils team qualifies for national competition in OKC

News Staff

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wessington Springs will once again be represented on the national stage after its 4-H soils team captured first place at the 2026 South Dakota Rangeland and Soil Days competition June 9-10 in Belle Fourche.

Number of SD Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff

Molly Wetsch, South Dakota News Watch

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

South Dakota's first runoff election for governor has driven a record number of voters to register as Republican, according to state data from after Monday's registration deadline.Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden and Gov.

The completed T. rex Gus as mounted. (Photo: Matthew Sherman)

South Dakota T. rex fetches $50 million at auction

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered on a ranch in western South Dakota has sold for more than $50 million in an auction held Tuesday morning in New York.According to the Sotheby’s website, the auction is closed and the dinosaur fossil nicknamed “Gus” was sold for $50.

Three Great Ways to Wrap Up July

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Three Great Ways to Wrap Up July

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wessington Fun Days takes center stage July 17-18 with a full weekend of activities for all ages. Friday evening features a Wolsey-Wessington Preschool fundraiser supper and bingo at the Wessington American Legion Hall.

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How Does God Love Us?

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, ESV) Last week I told you God loves you, according to John 3:16. This week as promised, I tell you how. This is how God loves you: “he gave his only Son.

McClanahan joins Hegg Insurance in Woonsocket

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

WOONSOCKET — Hegg Insurance has added Ian McClanahan to its Woonsocket office.McClanahan is licensed in property and casualty, life and health, and crop insurance. He will work with individuals, families, farms and businesses to help them find insurance coverage that fits their needs and budgets.

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