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A Jerauld County ambulance is parked west of the Jerauld County Courthouse. Look to upcoming editions of the True Dakotan for stories about how EMS not being deemed an essential service affects rural residents of Jerauld County and surrounding areas. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

A Jerauld County ambulance is parked west of the Jerauld County Courthouse. Look to upcoming editions of the True Dakotan for stories about how EMS not being deemed an essential service affects rural residents of Jerauld County and surrounding areas. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Fact brief: Is South Dakota required to provide ambulances to 911 callers?

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
No.South Dakota hasn’t declared emergency medical services, or EMS, to be an “essential service,” meaning the state and county governments aren’t required to provide them.
WSHS students Will Bruckner (left) and Taylor Braun are hosting events next week as part of their senior projects.

WSHS students Will Bruckner (left) and Taylor Braun are hosting events next week as part of their senior projects.

In-Town Valentine’s Day Offerings Provide Opportunity to Share the Love Locally

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
With plenty of opportunities to shop and celebrate Valentine’s Day with local offerings, True Dakotan readers are encouraged to peruse through the pages of this week’s print and e-edition for gift ideas plus dining and entertainment options for a fun Valentine’s night out.
Owner of 2nd and Bloom, Bethany Schimke, holds a Valentine’s Day bouquet on February 10, 2025 in front of a newly-purchased flower cooler. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Owner of 2nd and Bloom, Bethany Schimke, holds a Valentine’s Day bouquet on February 10, 2025 in front of a newly-purchased flower cooler. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Local Florist 2nd and Bloom Opens in Wessington Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Less than a month ago on January 20, 2025, Bethany Schimke was talking with her husband Layton about career paths, possibilities and dreams.
Spartans fans from near and far packed the bleachers over the weekend to welcome the newest inductees to the WSHS Hall of Fame. Representing the fourth annual class of hall-offamers are, left to right, Chris Long, Mike Mebius, Mindy Kraft Zillinger and Kris Vanbockern Warwick. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Spartans fans from near and far packed the bleachers over the weekend to welcome the newest inductees to the WSHS Hall of Fame. Representing the fourth annual class of hall-offamers are, left to right, Chris Long, Mike Mebius, Mindy Kraft Zillinger and Kris Vanbockern Warwick. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

WSHS Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees Honored

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Spartans fans from near and far packed the bleachers over the weekend to welcome the newest inductees to the WSHS Hall of Fame. Representing the fourth annual class of hall-offamers are Chris Long, Mike Mebius, Mindy Kraft Zillinger and Kris Vanbockern Warwick.
City of Wessington Springs crews were clearing streets against the backdrop of a vibrant sunrise Tuesday morning after the area received 2 inches of snow Monday February 10, 2025.

City of Wessington Springs crews were clearing streets against the backdrop of a vibrant sunrise Tuesday morning after the area received 2 inches of snow Monday February 10, 2025.

Two inches of snow but not much moisture

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
City of Wessington Springs crews were clearing streets against the backdrop of a vibrant sunrise Tuesday morning after the area received 2 inches of snow Monday February 10, 2025. Official weather recorder for Springs, Kathy Voorhees, said the snow only produced 9/100 inches of moisture. 
Wessington Springs Elementary School teachers Sarah Larson, Kacee Polly, Becky Krueger and Kim Orth are seen serving the free will donation meal at the benefit to event attendees Drew, Catherine, Asher and Emery Kraft.

Wessington Springs Elementary School teachers Sarah Larson, Kacee Polly, Becky Krueger and Kim Orth are seen serving the free will donation meal at the benefit to event attendees Drew, Catherine, Asher and Emery Kraft.

WS, Woonsocket and Sanborn Central Communities Unite for First of Two “Brady Tough” Benefits

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Basketball match ups between Wessington Springs and Sanborn Central/Woonsocket typically draw a crowd to take in the deep-seated rivalry, but the gym in Springs experienced an extra surge last Thursday.
The Sioux Falls, S.D., office of Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is pictured on Feb. 3, 2025. The organization helps resettle refugees through its Center for New Americans, in addition to other services. (Photo: Stu Whitney / South Dakota News Watch)

The Sioux Falls, S.D., office of Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is pictured on Feb. 3, 2025. The organization helps resettle refugees through its Center for New Americans, in addition to other services. (Photo: Stu Whitney / South Dakota News Watch)

Lutheran Social Services calls Musk's illegal payment claims ‘completely baseless’

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The leader of South Dakota’s primary refugee resettlement program has condemned online attacks by tech billionaire Elon Musk regarding the legality of the organization’s federal funding.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 members of the 9-12 classes came together to enjoy music, dancing and food at the Rec Center. PHOTO BY JADA KOLOUSEK

Saturday, January 25, 2025 members of the 9-12 classes came together to enjoy music, dancing and food at the Rec Center. PHOTO BY JADA KOLOUSEK

Despite decoration setbacks, WSHS winter formal a success

Wshs Journalism Student Jada Kolousek
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Recently, the student council at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) hosted a fun winter formal for freshmen through seniors. Saturday, January 25, a good portion of the student body came together to enjoy music, dancing and food at the Rec Center.
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