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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.
Past Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award Winners from left: Cathy Eichacker 2020; Audra Scheel 2021; VeaBea Thomas 2022; Kelsey Geraets 2023; Barbara Powell 2024.

Past Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award Winners from left: Cathy Eichacker 2020; Audra Scheel 2021; VeaBea Thomas 2022; Kelsey Geraets 2023; Barbara Powell 2024.

Dakotafest Seeks Nominations for the 2025 Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Nominations for the sixth-annual Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award are being sought by IDEAg Group LLC., the producers of Dakotafest. The nomination period ends June 6, 2025, and the award will be presented at Dakotafest.
Wessington Springs Elementary School library and media aide, Deanna Hasty was named the 2025 Support Staff of the Year for the school district. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs Elementary School library and media aide, Deanna Hasty was named the 2025 Support Staff of the Year for the school district. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

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Deanna Hasty Named WS School District Support Staff of the Year

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Deanna Hasty, a welcoming presence in the Wessington Springs Elementary School library, has been named the 2024 Support Staff of the Year for the Wessington Springs School District.
1st - 2nd grade: Kix Coleman, Paislee Couch, Emmie Bartel, Bosten Jensen, Miles Hasty, Adam Knippling, Fiby Ciciliano, Jesse Arhart, Charlotte Malan, Jayden Holt, Hayes Cashman, Axle Kurth. Middle row: Mary Tanke, Jester Tuj Mejia, Presley Wilde, Violet Jackson, Haizley Harmdierks, Rand Everson, Drew Duxbury, Eric Denny, Austen Bultsma, Finley Weber. Front row: Tiaan Minnie, Mayzie Miller, Brecken Jensen, Aaliyah Murphy, Ryklynn Reiner, Kaysen Sealy, Britton Van Dyke. Not pictured: Anna Colqui, Eli Colqui.

1st - 2nd grade: Kix Coleman, Paislee Couch, Emmie Bartel, Bosten Jensen, Miles Hasty, Adam Knippling, Fiby Ciciliano, Jesse Arhart, Charlotte Malan, Jayden Holt, Hayes Cashman, Axle Kurth. Middle row: Mary Tanke, Jester Tuj Mejia, Presley Wilde, Violet Jackson, Haizley Harmdierks, Rand Everson, Drew Duxbury, Eric Denny, Austen Bultsma, Finley Weber. Front row: Tiaan Minnie, Mayzie Miller, Brecken Jensen, Aaliyah Murphy, Ryklynn Reiner, Kaysen Sealy, Britton Van Dyke. Not pictured: Anna Colqui, Eli Colqui.

Accelerated Reader Program Proves WSES Students are “Hooked on Reading”

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Wessington Springs Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Kacee Polly was named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for the school district. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Kacee Polly was named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for the school district. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

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Introducing Wessington Springs School District’s Teacher of the Year, Kacee Polly

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Sixth-grade teacher Kacee Polly was recently named Wessington Springs School District’s Teacher of the Year, an honor that left her both surprised and humbled.“I was shocked, honestly,” Polly said.
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P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Wessington Springs High School graduates Ashlyn Weber and Bailey Yost were each awarded a $700 scholarship from P.E.O. Chapter D of Wessington Springs.P.E.O.

Middle School Students Recognized for Academic Performance and Character

News Staff
Monday, May 26, 2025
Academic Awards 7th Grade• Gannon Culver – Language Arts Top Academic, Science Top Academic, Social Studies Co-Top Academic, Computers/Keyboarding Top Academic• Aunnika Heumiller – Art Top Academic• Roslyn Klein - Physical Education Top Female Performer• Chaz Larson – 7th Grade Math Top Academic,...

Scholarships Awarded to WSHS Graduates

News Staff
Monday, May 26, 2025
• John Phillip Sousa, $250 – Taylor Braun• Arion, $250 – Blake Miller• Choral Director, $250 – Taylor Braun• PEO, $700 each – Ashlyn Weber and Bailey Yost• American Legion Auxiliary, $300 – Branden Flowers• American Bank & Trust, $1,000 – Will Bruckner• Georgia Henrichsen Memorial, $1,000 – Taylor...

WSHS Students Honored in Academics, Character

News Staff
Monday, May 26, 2025
High School Academic Awards 9th Grade • Hayes Christensen - Geometry Top Academic• Chase Dunsmore - Pre - Algebra I Top Academic• Rylan Fagerhaug - Agriculture Education Top Academic• Carson Finn - Algebra I Top Academic, Health Top Academic• Felicity Ormsmith – Intro to Art Top Academic, Geography...
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