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Weskota Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students

News Staff

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

The Weskota Foundation annually awards scholarships on behalf of Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital, Weskota Manor Avera and Horizon Health to high school seniors who are planning a career in a health care field.

Libraries evolve and thrive despite threats of funding cuts

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

REDFIELD, S.D. – On five occasions this year, librarian Sarah Jones-Lutter has left the quiet, comfortable confines of the historic Redfield Carnegie Library and made her voice heard in the uncertain world of politics.

From Flipping Pancakes to Fighting Fire, WS Volunteer Fire Dept. Answers the Call

News Staff

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In an instant, local firemen went from serving breakfast at their annual Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) “Pancakes with the Easter Bunny” event to gearing up after being dispatched to a grass fire northwest of Springs.

Wessington Springs Designated as a Tree City USA

News Staff

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

In celebration and recognition of Wessington Springs receiving designation as a Tree City USA, a community event is planned for Arbor Day, Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4 p.m.

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

Wshs Art Instructor Alicia Roesler

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

From the halls of WSHS we bring a new project to this week’s Artist’s Corner.This was completed by painting student Teagan Scheel.For this assignment, the student worked with oil paint. He focused on blending colors to help create realistic 3-dimensional forms. He also worked to include details.

WSVFD: Jerauld County Burn Ban Continues

News Staff

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Despite the inconvenience of responding to a fire in the middle of an annual Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) fundraiser at the fire hall, WSVFD Fire Chief Eric Schroeder said firefighters are prepared to respond to the call at any time, day or night.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church to Host Two-Day Dementia Dialogues® Event April 30 and May 7

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Wessington Springs is hosting a free, two-evening training event, Dementia Dialogues , on April 30 and May 7. Ladies of the church will be providing light suppers at each of the events.

Wessington Springs FFA Chapter Notches Another Successful Year at State Convention

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Two dozen students from Wessington Springs High School attended the 97th Annual FFA Convention in Brookings, SD earlier this month.“This year state convention went incredibly well. We didn’t get a national qualifying team this year, but that’s not the point of what we do.

SD Century Farms and Ranches Invited to Apply for Recognition

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are honored to recognize longstanding South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program at this year’s State Fair.

P.E.O. Scholarship Available for Two WSHS Senior Girls

News Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The local Chapter D of P.E.O. will once again offer two scholarships, in the amount of $700 each, to two graduating senior girls from Wessington Springs High School. All senior girls who plan to pursue post-high school education are encouraged to apply.

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