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A Fourth to Remember

A Fourth to Remember

A Fourth to Remember

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
From Main Street to Springs Country Club and across to the city park, Wessington Springs came alive as residents and visitors kicked off one of the community’s largest Fourth of July gatherings in years while helping celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
Caroline Witte, Wessington Springs, S.D., has been named to the President's Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA for the Spring 2026 semester at Bismarck State College.

Caroline Witte, Wessington Springs, S.D., has been named to the President's Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA for the Spring 2026 semester at Bismarck State College.

Witte named to the Spring 2026 BSC President's Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Caroline Witte, Wessington Springs, S.D., has been named to the President's Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA for the Spring 2026 semester at Bismarck State College.'We know and appreciate that every student's journey is unique.

Fritzsche named to Lake Area Tech President's List

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Emma Fritzsche of Wessington has been named to the President's List at Lake Area Technical College for academic achievement.To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled full time, complete all coursework by the end of the semester and earn a semester grade point average between 3.
WOLSEY-WESSINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 4TH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 25-26

WOLSEY-WESSINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 4TH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 25-26

WOLSEY-WESSINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 4TH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 25-26

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
DISTINCTION 4.0 8th Grade Mary Ellen Bobeldyke Riley Eichstadt Mya Flemming Summer Gondzar Preslie Jensen Taryn Rainford Ciera Stevens7th GradeCourtney Dragt Emma Langbehn Addyson Wicks Asiria Woodruff6th GradeEverly Eichstadt Lindsay KemnitzHONOR 3.5-3.
Old favorites and new traditions to fill holiday weekend

Old favorites and new traditions to fill holiday weekend

Old favorites and new traditions to fill holiday weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Rodeo action, a community parade, turtle races, fireworks and a full day of family activities are planned as Wessington Springs prepares to celebrate Independence Day.Festivities began Thursday, July 2, with the Foothills Rodeo Queen Contest at 1 p.m. and the Foothills SDRA Rodeo at 7 p.m.
Rain delays paving, but WS water main project remains on schedule

Rain delays paving, but WS water main project remains on schedule

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Rain delays paving, but WS water main project remains on schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Recent rainfall has temporarily delayed paving on the City of Wessington Springs' water main replacement project, but engineers say the overall project remains on track for completion by the end of July.
No shortage of hometown fun awaits across the True Dakotan coverage area

No shortage of hometown fun awaits across the True Dakotan coverage area

Your July Road Trip Starts Here

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
If you're looking for ways to make the most of July, you won't have to travel far.Communities across the True Dakotan coverage area are preparing for a month filled with hometown celebrations, community fundraisers, family activities and summer traditions.
Gusts of 130 mph in the Highmore area knocked down power lines and caused significant damage on Monday, June 29. (Photo courtesy of Dave Swain via Aberdeen Insider)

Gusts of 130 mph in the Highmore area knocked down power lines and caused significant damage on Monday, June 29. (Photo courtesy of Dave Swain via Aberdeen Insider)

Fact brief: Was a SD storm's wind gust among the strongest in US history?

Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Yes.Winds in excess of 130 mph hit north-central South Dakota early Monday, breaking records and causing significant damage.The National Weather Service Aberdeen office reported a 131 mph wind gust in Highmore in Hyde County.
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