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Spring grant deadline announced for Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Applications for the Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) spring grant cycle must be submitted by April 30, 2026.Applications may be picked up at the Wessington Springs Chamber & Development office or obtained online at sdcommunityfoundation.org.

Jerauld County filings set ballot; District No. 3 race contested

Jerauld County filings set ballot

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Petitions have been filed for several county offices in Jerauld County ahead of the 2026 primary election, set for June 2, with most races unopposed. However, voters in County Commission District No. 3 will see a contested race on the ballot.County Commission• District No.

Annual Pancake Feed With the Easter Bunny Event Welcomes Hundreds

News Staff

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Wessington Springs volunteer firefighters serve up pancakes and sausage during their annual “Pancakes with the Easter Bunny” fundraiser on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

WSHS seniors Logan Mohling and Hayes Havlik are pictured above.

All In On Prom: A Night in Vegas Lights up WSHS

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Students at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) went all in on a “Night in Vegas” during prom on Saturday, March 28, 2026. A packed house filled the gymnasium for Grand March as students showcased glitzy, casino-inspired style before dancing, games and late-night festivities.

Area Students Among Dacotah Bank Scholarship Selections

News Staff

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Northern State University recently announced the incoming freshmen who have been selected to receive the Dacotah Bank 4-year scholarship for Fall 2026.The Dacotah Bank scholarship supports students pursuing programs within Northern State University’s School of Business.

APRIL 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

WEDAPRIL 1WS Cyber School ACT Testing WS Carnegie Library 12:30-6:30 p.m. WS Consignment Store 12 - 5 p.m.WS Museum Open 1-3 p.m.W-W Large Band contest @ NSU Aberdeen W-W Blood DriveTHURSAPRIL 2WS Carnegie Library 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Three South Dakota governor debates scheduled

Carson Walker South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

KELO-TV, SDPB and South Dakota News Watch, and The Dakota Scout and Forum Communications will question the candidates. 'You can't get that just from someone's social media feed.

Fact brief: Does South Dakota have the longest stretch of Republican governors?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Yes.South Dakota has the longest uninterrupted Republican hold on a governor’s office of any state in the country.A Democratic governor has not held office in South Dakota in more than 47 years, when Harvey Wollman was the 26th governor of the state after replacing Richard Kneip, who resigned.

Fact brief: Are the security agents at Sioux Falls Regional airport being paid?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Yes.Security agents at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport are being paid during the partial government shutdown that is affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Highway Patrol Announces April Sobriety Checkpoints

Beadle, Jerauld Among Counties

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 16 counties during the month of April.

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