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WSHS senior Ridge Roduner talks about ATV safety as elementary students take their turn on an ATV simulator. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

WSHS senior Ridge Roduner talks about ATV safety as elementary students take their turn on an ATV simulator. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Bringing farm safety to the forefront

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
With the goal of educating kids in order to prevent a tragic accident before it ever takes place, Wessington Springs High School student Ridge Roduner went into his senior project with a lofty goal: to educate kids in grades 3-6 about the realities of dangers on the farm — and hopefully prevent an...
Election Slated for Wards 2 and 3 in City of WS

Election Slated for Wards 2 and 3 in City of WS

Election Slated for Wards 2 and 3 in City of WS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Last Friday marked the deadline to submit nominating petitions for board vacancies on the Wessington Springs School District Board of Education, Towns of Alpena and Lane, as well as the City of Wessington Springs.
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2 a.m. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward one hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.”Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. On Saturday night, clocks are set back one hour (i.e.
Barbie’s Shop owner, Barbie Reed is pictured inside her new barber shop located on Main Street in Wessington Springs in the Wessington Springs Area Development building. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Barbie’s Shop owner, Barbie Reed is pictured inside her new barber shop located on Main Street in Wessington Springs in the Wessington Springs Area Development building. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

“Old School” Barber Shop Brings “New School Look” to Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The recent appearance of a red, white and blue rotating barber’s pole signals a welcome addition to the Main Street business community in Wessington Springs. Evoking a sense of nostalgia, barber Barbie Reed said that her business, Barbie’s Shop, creates “an old school vibe for a new school look.
Pictured left to right are: Scott Vaske, Jerauld County GOP Committee Member, Luana Scheele, Jerauld County GOP Vice Chairman, Dr. Michael Ormsmith, Jerauld County GOP Chairman. Not pictured: Sue Mathis, Committee Member and Jeannie Franceus, Secretary/Treasurer.

Pictured left to right are: Scott Vaske, Jerauld County GOP Committee Member, Luana Scheele, Jerauld County GOP Vice Chairman, Dr. Michael Ormsmith, Jerauld County GOP Chairman. Not pictured: Sue Mathis, Committee Member and Jeannie Franceus, Secretary/Treasurer.

New Leadership Elected to Jerauld County GOP Committee

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Three newly elected Jerauld County Republican officers attended the 2025 South Dakota GOP Winter Meeting in Pierre, SD on February 22. Approximately 200 voting SDGOP members came together to elect new State Republican officers for a two-year term.
Hometown author Jodi Culliney, daughter of Joe and JoAnn Hettinger and a Class of 1991 Wessington Springs High School alumni is shown above at Springs Inn Cafe over the winter during a book signing. Her first novel in the book series “Love, South Dakota Style” has been chosen as the SACOTA Spring Book Club selection. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Hometown author Jodi Culliney, daughter of Joe and JoAnn Hettinger and a Class of 1991 Wessington Springs High School alumni is shown above at Springs Inn Cafe over the winter during a book signing. Her first novel in the book series “Love, South Dakota Style” has been chosen as the SACOTA Spring Book Club selection. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Hometown Author Publishes “Love, South Dakota Style” Book Series

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A love of books paired with a desire to share the small town experience with a larger audience is the driving force behind hometown author, Jodi Culliney’s recent endeavor in authoring novels.
‘Who Powers You’ Contest Nominations Being Accepted

‘Who Powers You’ Contest Nominations Being Accepted

‘Who Powers You’ Contest Nominations Being Accepted

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Central Electric and its neighboring Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are excited to announce the fourth annual Who Powers You Contest. Nominations are being accepted online at WhoPowersYouContest. com.
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