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Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Half of South Dakotans now live in two metro areas

Melissa Avelino South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Melissa Avelino is a data journalism student at Augustana University. In this series, she looks at the changing face of South Dakota using U.S. Census Data.South Dakota's only two formal metro areas are now home to roughly half the state's population, according to the latest U.S Census data.
Pictured back row, left to right are: Ella Kolousek, Lily Roesler, Alexis Roesler, Connor Karsky, Parker Karsky, Koral Kroeplin. Front row, left to right: Kopper Kroeplin, Kaddilac Coleman, Crawleigh Reiner, Kershaw Reiner, Paisley Kapp, Kix Coleman, Kactus Coleman.

Pictured back row, left to right are: Ella Kolousek, Lily Roesler, Alexis Roesler, Connor Karsky, Parker Karsky, Koral Kroeplin. Front row, left to right: Kopper Kroeplin, Kaddilac Coleman, Crawleigh Reiner, Kershaw Reiner, Paisley Kapp, Kix Coleman, Kactus Coleman.

The Results Are In: 2025 Jerauld Buffalo Horse Show

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
SR ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP Alexis Roesler-Grand Champion Ella Kolousek-Reserve Champion JR ENGLISH SHOWMANSHIP Lily Roesler-Grand Champion SR HUNT SEAT EQUITATION Alexis Roesler-Grand Champion Ella Kolousek-Blue JR HUNT SEAT EQUITATION Lily Roesler-Grand ChampionSR WESTERN SHOWMANSHIP Alexis...
Kimber Shryock leads brother Colt through a pattern during the August 11, 2025 Foothills PlayDays. The youth, in Wessington Springs visiting grandparents Craig and Kelli, were among hundreds of children from across the region to participate in the event. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Kimber Shryock leads brother Colt through a pattern during the August 11, 2025 Foothills PlayDays. The youth, in Wessington Springs visiting grandparents Craig and Kelli, were among hundreds of children from across the region to participate in the event. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Fun and Friendly Competition Highlight Foothills PlayDays

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
In her fourth year of hosting Foothills PlayDays in Wessington Springs, Kaycee Coleman continues to provide fun rodeo opportunities for children of all ages.“I started doing this four years ago for the kids.
Petition Puts Ambulance Tax Opt-Out to a Public Vote

Petition Puts Ambulance Tax Opt-Out to a Public Vote

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Petition Puts Ambulance Tax Opt-Out to a Public Vote

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Funding gap threatens service viability, election before Oct. 1 in Wessington Springs and AlpenaJerauld County voters will decide the fate of a five-year tax opt-out to fund the county’s ambulance service after a petition was filed to refer the measure to a public vote.
Frustration Mounts Over 2nd Street Project Delays

Frustration Mounts Over 2nd Street Project Delays

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Frustration Mounts Over 2nd Street Project Delays

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Frustration was evident among Wessington Springs City Council members during their August 4 meeting, as lack of progress on the 2nd Street infrastructure project dominated discussion.“The contractor has not been very proficient the last two weeks.
Throughout the evening on Friday, August 1, 2025, locals and visitors showed up in huge and steady numbers to support the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department at one of its largest fundraisers of the year.

Throughout the evening on Friday, August 1, 2025, locals and visitors showed up in huge and steady numbers to support the Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department at one of its largest fundraisers of the year.

Firemen’s Funfest Sees Record Turnout with Food, Games and Family Fun

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
With one of the largest crowds in its history, the Wessington Springs Fire Department’s FunFest served up over 300 burgers and brats during a night packed with bouncy houses, fire hose games, cornhole, and community connection.
Mike Roti’s Mustang Team claimed the top prize at this year’s Rockin’ Ribfest. He is shown (right) with Wessington Springs Area Development (WSACD) Chairman Darrell Deneke and WSACD board member Phil Wipf. (PHOTO BY KATIE DENEKE)

Mike Roti’s Mustang Team claimed the top prize at this year’s Rockin’ Ribfest. He is shown (right) with Wessington Springs Area Development (WSACD) Chairman Darrell Deneke and WSACD board member Phil Wipf. (PHOTO BY KATIE DENEKE)

Rockin’ Ribfest Draws Crowd with BBQ, Beats and Family Fun

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Rockin’ Ribfest Draws Crowd with BBQ, Beats and Family Fun  
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