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Fact brief: Was Noem against federal control of SD National Guard? Yes.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Former Gov. Kristi Noem said in 2024 there would be “war on our hands” if former President Biden federalized South Dakota’s National Guard and stopped them from performing duties at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Lorin Schaller of Wessington Springs made an athletic leap off the diving board to catch a football thrown from the deck by Oakley Thompson of Tea.

City Pool Serves as Fun Destination for All Ages

News Staff

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

When it comes to a fun, refreshing destination for the entire family, locals and visitors alike flock to the municipal pool in the City of Wessington Springs on hot summer days.

Gann Valley to Celebrate 140th Birthday with Day-Long Event June 21

News Staff

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

One of South Dakota’s smallest county seats is preparing for one of its biggest celebrations. Gann Valley will mark its 140th birthday with a full day of festivities on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Operation Round-Up® Awards $12,800 to Community Projects, Including Two in Wessington Springs

News Staff

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Small change continues to make a big difference in local communities. Central Electric Cooperative's Operation Round-Up board of trustees recently approved $12,800 in grants for community projects, with two Wessington Springs projects among the recipients (in bold below).

Leap to Lane Festival Returns Saturday, June 21

News Staff

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Kick off summer with the 5th Annual Leap to Lane Festival, set to take place on Saturday, June 21, in Lane with festivities beginning at 2 p.m. Leap to Lane promises a full day of big entertainment in the small Jerauld County-town for visitors of all ages.

Jerauld County Among June Sobriety Checkpoints

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

For the second consective month, South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced that Jerauld is one of the 14 different counties chosen for sobriety checkpoints conducted during the month.

USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.

Frontier Lodge Donates to Blue Bag Program

Frontier Lodge Donates to Blue Bag Program to Help Fight Child Food Insecurity

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Jerry Van Den Oever, Master of Frontier Lodge #87 of Wessington Springs is shown with Blue Bag Nutrition Program members during a check presentation Monday, June 9, 2025.

Volunteers Needed for Rodeo Concessions. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Volunteers Needed for Rodeo Concessions

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Wessington Springs Church Concessions Group (WSCCG) is seeking volunteers to help serve concessions at the upcoming Foothills Rodeo on July 4 and 5, 2025.

Northern State University Announces Spring 2025 President’s, Dean’s and Academic Recognition Lists

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Four area students are among those recognized by Northern State University for outstanding academic achievements during the spring 2025 semester. The university announced students who have earned a place on the President’s List, Dean’s List and Academic Recognition List.

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