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KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN The Underground Connections crew, contractor for the 2nd Street water main and sewer line replacement project in Wessington Springs, works on tying in to Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN The Underground Connections crew, contractor for the 2nd Street water main and sewer line replacement project in Wessington Springs, works on tying in to Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Progress Continues on 2nd Street Water and Sewer Project in Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Construction on the longawaited 2nd Street water main and sewer line replacement project in Wessington Springs continues, as the project’s contractor, Underground Connections, makes their way east from Barrett Avenue toward the elementary school, where the project will end just past the east...
Wall Drug has become a popular stop for tourists on their way to and from other west-river attractions, attracting millions of visitors a year. (Photo Courtesy: SDPB File Photo)

Wall Drug has become a popular stop for tourists on their way to and from other west-river attractions, attracting millions of visitors a year. (Photo Courtesy: SDPB File Photo)

Seasonal workers the “face” of major South Dakota attractions

Jackie Hendry South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WALL, S.D. – Despite consistent visitation in recent years and recordbreaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins.The most common challenge is finding adequate workforce.
National Junior Honor Society inductees are pictured, left to right: Chaz Larson, Aunnika Heumiller, Mauer Jones, Roslyn Klein, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Gannon Culver. PHOTOS COURTESY KATIE JONES

National Junior Honor Society inductees are pictured, left to right: Chaz Larson, Aunnika Heumiller, Mauer Jones, Roslyn Klein, Wyatt Fagerhaug, Gannon Culver. PHOTOS COURTESY KATIE JONES

Honor Society Inductees Announced for WSMS and WSHS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Demonstrating excellence in scholarship, service, leadership and character, Wessington Springs High School and Middle School students were inducted into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society earlier in May. 
Members of the City of Wessington Springs’ volunteer Tree Committee and Park Board are pictured with the recently-installed Arbor Day Foundation sign after the city received its designation as a Tree City USA. Left to right are: Jim Headley, Kathy Voorhees, Terri Mebius and Dr. Tom Dean.

Members of the City of Wessington Springs’ volunteer Tree Committee and Park Board are pictured with the recently-installed Arbor Day Foundation sign after the city received its designation as a Tree City USA. Left to right are: Jim Headley, Kathy Voorhees, Terri Mebius and Dr. Tom Dean.

Wessington Springs Designated a Tree City USA by Arbor Day Foundation

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Wessington Springs is officially a Tree City USA community, joining 25 other towns in South Dakota with the distinction. The designation comes from the Arbor Day Foundation and recognizes cities and towns that demonstrate a commitment to growing and maintaining a healthy urban forest.
This week, band members of the Company Cowboys announced The Final Drive, a $15,000 matching challenge to complete the Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center. Shown left to right are: Dale Schimke, Lennis Fagerhaug and Brian Bergeleen.

This week, band members of the Company Cowboys announced The Final Drive, a $15,000 matching challenge to complete the Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center. Shown left to right are: Dale Schimke, Lennis Fagerhaug and Brian Bergeleen.

The Final Drive: Company Cowboys Announce $15,000 Match Challenge for Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Company Cowboys are saddling up for one last big push — and they’re calling on the community to join them for The Final Drive, a $15,000 matching challenge to complete the Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center.
Annual Leap to Lane Returns June 21

Annual Leap to Lane Returns June 21

Annual Leap to Lane Returns June 21

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Save the date for the 5th annual Leap to Lane Festival -- the fun begins at 2 p.m. so mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21 in Lane, South Dakota.
Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards Over $10,000 to Area Organizations

Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards Over $10,000 to Area Organizations

Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards Over $10,000 to Area Organizations

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) recently awarded grants totaling $10,150 to six groups as a part of its mission to help fund local organizations and projects which help keep Wessington Springs a desirable community in which we live and work, and to promote a thriving...
Across the region, locals and visitors gathered together in Alpena, Wessington Springs and at rural cemeteries to pay tribute to the veterans and the sacrifices they made so that life can carry on every day in a free America. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Across the region, locals and visitors gathered together in Alpena, Wessington Springs and at rural cemeteries to pay tribute to the veterans and the sacrifices they made so that life can carry on every day in a free America. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Area programs pay tribute, honor those lost in service to country

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Although a common theme coursed through Memorial Day programs held Monday — remembering those who fought and died for our freedoms, and the way of life we value — each presentation was unique in its Memorial Day message.
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