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SDDVA to Veterans: See What’s Brewing

SDDVA to Veterans: See What’s Brewing

SDDVA to Veterans: See What’s Brewing

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Veterans Invited to Wessington Springs for Coffee and ConversationThe South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), in partnership with Jerauld County Veterans Service Officers TJ Thomas, Courtney Ditter, and Tim Storly, invites all veterans, especially those from Davison, Hanson, Jerauld,...
SUBMITTED - Members of the Wessington Springs High School Class of 1950 met on July 2, 2025. Shown left to right are: Marilyn (Easton) Robbins, Jean (Powell) Olson and Neal Barber

SUBMITTED - Members of the Wessington Springs High School Class of 1950 met on July 2, 2025. Shown left to right are: Marilyn (Easton) Robbins, Jean (Powell) Olson and Neal Barber

WSHS Class of 1950 Gathers for Reunion in Springs

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Members of the Wessington Springs High School Class of 1950 enjoyed a casual reunion on July 2, gathering for coffee, rolls, and conversation at the south apartments dining room.
DANR and DOH Issued Air Quality Alert for South Dakota

DANR and DOH Issued Air Quality Alert for South Dakota

DANR and DOH Issued Air Quality Alert for South Dakota

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) issued an air quality alert for areas of South Dakota affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoke caused low visibility and increased levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution.
Rosie Choc, Harbor Blindauer, Mercedes Jones and Raniyah Dakam represented Central Electric at the National Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Rosie Choc, Harbor Blindauer, Mercedes Jones and Raniyah Dakam represented Central Electric at the National Rural Electric Youth Tour.

Local Students Travel to Washington, D.C. for Youth Tour

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Thirty-six high school students representing 22 electric cooperatives traveled to Washington, D.C., from June 15 to 21 for the 2025 South Dakota Rural Electric Youth Tour.
Live music by the Turtle Creek Band drew dancers to the street while other attendees enjoyed grilled burgers and cold beverages. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Live music by the Turtle Creek Band drew dancers to the street while other attendees enjoyed grilled burgers and cold beverages. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Strong Turnout for Sons of the American Legion Poker Run and Main Street Supper

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Twenty-six riders participated in the annual Sons of the American Legion Poker Run on Saturday, July 12, while a large crowd gathered throughout the evening on Main Street in Wessington Springs for a free community supper and live music by the Turtle Peak Band in front of Pin Twisters.
The Wessington Springs High School FCCLA Knowledge Bowl team has brought home a national title at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Shown left to right: Advisor Charlotte Mohling, Sam Poncelow, Karter Mebius, Branden Flowers, Robert Hine and Richard Cardona. PHOTO SUBMITTED

The Wessington Springs High School FCCLA Knowledge Bowl team has brought home a national title at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Shown left to right: Advisor Charlotte Mohling, Sam Poncelow, Karter Mebius, Branden Flowers, Robert Hine and Richard Cardona. PHOTO SUBMITTED

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Wessington Springs High School FCCLA Knowledge Bowl team has brought home a national title after an unforgettable week at the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida.
Concerns Grow Over Future of Worship Rides, Meal Deliveries in Wessington Springs

Concerns Grow Over Future of Worship Rides, Meal Deliveries in Wessington Springs

Community Packs Senior Center for ROCS Transit Q&A Session

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nearly every seat was filled at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center on July 3, as residents gathered to hear from ROCS representatives after the June 24 announcement that church rides and Meals on Wheels would end without $1,500 in monthly support.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Music in the Garden returns Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
All are invited to attend the annual Music in the Garden kicking off this Thursday, July 10, at Shakespeare Garden in Wessington Springs starting at 7 p.m.This week’s featured music comes from the Turtle Peak Band, a group made of local teens who love music.
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