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From left: Norman Johnson, Ada Sharp, Anna Johnson and Mercedes Jones competed as the skill-a-thon team and placed fifth in the life skills assessment at the 2025 4-H FCS National Championship and Conference. (Photo courtesy of Texas 4-H Youth Development)

From left: Norman Johnson, Ada Sharp, Anna Johnson and Mercedes Jones competed as the skill-a-thon team and placed fifth in the life skills assessment at the 2025 4-H FCS National Championship and Conference. (Photo courtesy of Texas 4-H Youth Development)

SDSU Extension 4-H members compete at national FCS contest

News Staff
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension 4-H members placed in the top five as a team and individually at the 2025 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship and Conference, held Jan. 15-17, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
Max Klein, Luke Larson and Peyton Walz taight elementary school students during “Ag in the Classroom” last week. PHOTO COURTESY WS FFA CHAPTER

Max Klein, Luke Larson and Peyton Walz taight elementary school students during “Ag in the Classroom” last week. PHOTO COURTESY WS FFA CHAPTER

A Week to Recognize FFA: Feb 15-22

Jada Kolousek, Wshs Journalism Student
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Last week was one of recognition for everyone in FFA. FFA (Future Farmers of America) develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development (WSACD) held two ribbon cutting ceremonies last Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Springside Sales implement dealership and Barbie’s Shop, a new barbershop. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development (WSACD) held two ribbon cutting ceremonies last Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Springside Sales implement dealership and Barbie’s Shop, a new barbershop. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

WSACD Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Two Local Businesses

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development (WSACD) held two ribbon cutting ceremonies last Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Springside Sales implement dealership and Barbie’s Shop, a new barbershop.
Mariah Messmer took on the Volley for a Cure Event and raised $6,725 for the local Weskota Foundation Cancer Fund. Shown left to right are Cindy Hine, Julie Schultz, Mariah Messmer and Lynn Damm.

Mariah Messmer took on the Volley for a Cure Event and raised $6,725 for the local Weskota Foundation Cancer Fund. Shown left to right are Cindy Hine, Julie Schultz, Mariah Messmer and Lynn Damm.

Student-Organized Events Pay Off Big for Non-Profits

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Service-centered students at Wessington Springs High School made significant donations recently to three non-profit organizations with funds raised through their senior projects.
Are more elderly South Dakotans working?

Are more elderly South Dakotans working?

Are more elderly South Dakotans working?

Megan Luther South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Yes.A growing number of South Dakotans continue to work past retirement age.In 2018, a quarter of South Dakotans 65 and older were in the labor force. Five years later, that number climbed to 29%, above the national rate of 19%.As of July 2024, 18% of South Dakotans were 65 and older.
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Frost covered the windows of the True Dakotan garage Tuesday, February 18, 2025 during an Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Frost covered the windows of the True Dakotan garage Tuesday, February 18, 2025 during an Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Arctic Blast Prompts Delayed Start, Postponements

News Staff
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A high-pressure weather system is pushing a mass of Arctic air down from Canada into the central U.S. beginning on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said, which is expected to cause temperatures to plummet in many states.
Deadline to File Nominating Petitions for School, City Boards is Feb. 28

Deadline to File Nominating Petitions for School, City Boards is Feb. 28

Deadline to File Nominating Petitions for School, City Boards is Feb. 28

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Four City of Wessington Springs Council offices, four Wessington Springs School Board positions, one Town of Alpena trustee position and a Town of Lane trustee post will become vacant due to the expiration of the present terms this year, with the deadline for filing petitions slated for February...
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