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(SUBMITTED) The fundraising total of $3,800 from the Annual Brett Boomer Golf Tournament was presented to firefighter Chris Albrecht, who accepted on behalf of the department. Funds from the event will go toward ongoing equipment upgrades and firefighter training. Shown left to right are: Tournament organizer Todd Boomer, Alpena fireman Chris Albrecht and Alpena fireman Bruce Orth.

(SUBMITTED) The fundraising total of $3,800 from the Annual Brett Boomer Golf Tournament was presented to firefighter Chris Albrecht, who accepted on behalf of the department. Funds from the event will go toward ongoing equipment upgrades and firefighter training. Shown left to right are: Tournament organizer Todd Boomer, Alpena fireman Chris Albrecht and Alpena fireman Bruce Orth.

Annual Brett Boomer Golf Tournament Raises Over $3,800 for Alpena Fire Department

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The 13th Annual Brett Boomer Memorial Golf Classic, held Saturday, June 14, raised more than $3,800 to benefit the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department, continuing a tradition of supporting local emergency services while honoring the memory of Brett Boomer.
BOE Members Recognized for Contributions to District

BOE Members Recognized for Contributions to District

BOE Members Recognized for Contributions to District

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
During the June 12, 2025 Wessington Springs School District Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michael Ormsmith presented certificates to recognize the outgoing school board members for their service.
First National Bank was among the many structures in Woonsocket that incurred damage from the severe storm that hit the area Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2025 (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

First National Bank was among the many structures in Woonsocket that incurred damage from the severe storm that hit the area Sunday afternoon, July 20, 2025 (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Severe Storm Leaves Path of Destruction Across Jerauld, Sanborn Counties

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
A severe and fast-developing storm caught Jerauld and Sanborn County residents off guard Sunday afternoon, July 20, as powerful straight-line winds carved a path of destruction across the countryside in a matter of minutes.
Summer Reading Program Kicks Off This Week

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off This Week

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off This Week

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” hosted by and held at the Wessington Springs Carnegie Library will be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 16 and 17 and July 23 and 24.The program start time for all four dates will be 12 p.m.
Linda Willman, Teresa and Craig Fonder dish up pulled pork sandwiches accompanied by chips and cookies, served up by Melanie Schelske.

Linda Willman, Teresa and Craig Fonder dish up pulled pork sandwiches accompanied by chips and cookies, served up by Melanie Schelske.

AB&T Customer Appreciation Supper Draws a Crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Despite the threat of rain, a large crowd congregated inside and out of the Field House in Wessington Springs City Park for the annual American Bank & Trust customer appreciation supper last Thursday, July 10, 2025.  
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