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South Dakota News Watch Fact Brief

South Dakota News Watch Fact Brief

South Dakota News Watch Fact Brief

Megan Luther, South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the highest number of gaming machines per capita? Yes.South Dakota has the highest number of gaming machines per capita, tied with Nevada, Oklahoma and Montana, according to a 2025 analysis by WalletHub.
Graduates donned their gowns for a celebration honoring the seniors at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Shown left to right are: Karter Mebius, Bailey Yost, Landen Christensen, Fr. Larry Regynski, Holden Havlik, Kennedy Kolousek, Robert Hine, Will Bruckner.

Graduates donned their gowns for a celebration honoring the seniors at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Shown left to right are: Karter Mebius, Bailey Yost, Landen Christensen, Fr. Larry Regynski, Holden Havlik, Kennedy Kolousek, Robert Hine, Will Bruckner.

Graduates Honored, Applauded by Area Church Families

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
During the month of May, area churches celebrated Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) graduates with time-honored traditions in their respective places of worship. 
Third Annual Tractor Parade Serves as Fun Finale on “Drive Your Tractor To School Day”

Third Annual Tractor Parade Serves as Fun Finale on “Drive Your Tractor To School Day”

Third Annual Tractor Parade Serves as Fun Finale on “Drive Your Tractor To School Day”

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
In a colorful procession that marked the culmination of a successful school year, the third annual Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) Parade of Tractors delighted students, nursing home residents and the community as a whole as more than a dozen agricultural vehicles rumbled through the streets...
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.

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.

Save the Date: 5th Annual Leap to Lane is June 21

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 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.
Don’t Miss This Week’s Special WSHS Class of 2025 Senior Section

Don’t Miss This Week’s Special WSHS Class of 2025 Senior Section

Don’t Miss This Week’s Special WSHS Class of 2025 Senior Section

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
As Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) graduates reflect on the people and experiences that have led them to this present moment in time, members of the WSHS class of 2025 simultaneously set their sights on graduation and their future.
Alternate route to WSHS graduation ceremony announced

Alternate route to WSHS graduation ceremony announced

Alternate route to WSHS graduation ceremony announced

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Construction on 2nd Street between Wessington Springs High and Elementary Schools prompted the school district to announce alternative routes, outlined in blue, for the May 17, 3 p.m. commencement ceremony.
BRANDEN FLOWERS

BRANDEN FLOWERS

Flowers Among Class of 2025’s Best and Brightest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The academic achievements of the best and brightest students of the Class of 2025 were recognized recently at the 35th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Branden Flowers was designated as the honoree from Wessington Springs High School but was unable to attend the luncheon.
A large group from Wessington Springs is pictured in Oklahoma City at the National Land and Range Judging Contest. Back row, left to right: Kohen Mebius, Chaperone Wade Christensen, Addyson Orth, Peyton Walz, Luke Larson, Robert Hine, Holden Jackson, FFA Advisor Brady Duxbury. Front row: Mercedes Jones, Bailey Yost, Hayes Christensen, Logan Klein, Landen Christensen, Ridge Roduner, coach Tyler Swan.

A large group from Wessington Springs is pictured in Oklahoma City at the National Land and Range Judging Contest. Back row, left to right: Kohen Mebius, Chaperone Wade Christensen, Addyson Orth, Peyton Walz, Luke Larson, Robert Hine, Holden Jackson, FFA Advisor Brady Duxbury. Front row: Mercedes Jones, Bailey Yost, Hayes Christensen, Logan Klein, Landen Christensen, Ridge Roduner, coach Tyler Swan.

Wessington Springs FFA Chapter Finds Success at National Land and Range Judging Contest

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The 74th Annual National Land and Range Judging contest attracted students from across the nation to the Oklahoma City area from April 29 through May 1, 2025. There were over 1000 contestants, 199 teams, from 39 states.
Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported?

Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported?

Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported?

Megan Luther, South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fact brief: Are most of South Dakota’s agricultural products exported? No.• While a significant share of South Dakota’s agricultural production is exported, the majority is sold domestically.• In 2023, the state exported 38% of its agricultural products to other countries, which were worth $5.
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