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The Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record. The move expands the True Dakotan’s coverage north to include Wolsey, ensuring our towns and schools have a trusted source for the stories that matter most.

The Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record. The move expands the True Dakotan’s coverage north to include Wolsey, ensuring our towns and schools have a trusted source for the stories that matter most.

True Dakotan Coverage Expands to Wolsey

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
With the sudden closures of several South Dakota newspapers on August 6, 2025 including the Huron Plainsman, the Town of Wolsey, the Wolsey-Wessington School District, and the Wolsey Fire Protection District have chosen the True Dakotan as their legal paper of record.
Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

Powerful Storms Leave Their Mark Across the Region

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
A severe storm swept through the Jerauld County and surrounding regions on August 15, 2025, bringing straightline winds exceeding 70 mph and dumping nearly two inches of rain.
HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

HuntSAFE Program Set For Sept. 9, 11 and 13

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The annual HuntSAFE Program will be held in Wessington Springs on September 9, 11 and 13. The first two sessions will be held from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at the Jerauld County Courthouse. The final session will be held at the Jerauld County Trap Club range from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

Local Donations Help Sustain Springs Area Bus Meals on Wheels and Worship Transit

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Thanks to generous donations received through this week, ROCS announced it will continue Sunday transportation to worship services via the Springs Area Bus through October 26, 2025. Additionally, Meals on Wheels deliveries will continue uninterrupted through November 28, 2025.
Wessington Springs Schools Implement New Cell Phone Usage Guidelines for 2025-26 School Year

Wessington Springs Schools Implement New Cell Phone Usage Guidelines for 2025-26 School Year

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Wessington Springs Schools Implement New Cell Phone Usage Guidelines for 2025-26 School Year

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Starting with the 2025-26 school year, cell phone use at Wessington Springs Middle and High School will look different than years past. The school district has introduced new guidelines aimed at minimizing distractions and promoting focused learning in the classroom.
On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp of Wessington Springs Methodist Church, alongside Pastor Don Grubb of Foothills Bible Fellowship and Pastor Mike Easter of Immanuel Baptist Church, led a special community church service at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center. Nathan and Madilyn Gaikowski provided the music throughout the service. A special offering was collected, totaling $485 to be used toward rent for the senior center building and general donation to the senior center.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pastor Cheri Van Gorp of Wessington Springs Methodist Church, alongside Pastor Don Grubb of Foothills Bible Fellowship and Pastor Mike Easter of Immanuel Baptist Church, led a special community church service at the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center. Nathan and Madilyn Gaikowski provided the music throughout the service. A special offering was collected, totaling $485 to be used toward rent for the senior center building and general donation to the senior center.

Local Churches Unite for Community Worship Service

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

FACT BRIEF: Is gasoline more expensive in western South Dakota vs. the eastern part of the state? Yes.

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rapid City and most places in western South Dakota have higher gasoline prices than Sioux Falls and other parts of the eastern part of the state.Over the past 18 months, Sioux Falls’ gas prices are typically 10 cents to 20 cents below the statewide average.On Aug.
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