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Slippery’s Serves as Poker Run Stop, Draws Hundreds to Springs

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Slippery’s Bar on Main Street in Wessington Springs served as an official stop on a poker run hosted by James Valley Cycle Club Saturday, May 3, 2025.

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School District Teachers, Staff Celebrated During National Educator Appreciation Week

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

On National Teacher Day May 6, 2025, and National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5–9, 2025, the teachers and staff at Wessington Springs Elementary School are celebrated for the work they do with students throughout the school year.

SD Conservation District, DANR Celebrate Arbor Day at WSES

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SD Conservation District, DANR Celebrate Arbor Day at WSES

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

As part of an annual Arbor Day celebration, this year’s fifth grade class at Wessington Springs Elementary School each received a Black Hills Spruce tree to plant at home.

Shop Local Opportunities Abound This Mother’s Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

From flowers to food and giftware to gasoline, locals need not look any further than the business district of Wessington Springs for gifts as unique as mom this Mother’s Day.

City of Wessington Springs Leadership Sworn in at Monday Council Meeting

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Council leadership in all three City of Wessington Springs wards took their oaths of office Monday, officially beginning their terms.

Public Notices Highlight Insurance Companies’ Financial Condition

News Staff

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year.

Bethany Schimke, 2nd and Bloom Flower Shop owner, recently purchased the seasonal floral and plant greenhouse formerly known as Petal Pushers from Wessington Springs resident Tony Aldrich. She is pictured on Sunday, May 4, 2025, unloading a trailer of plants, hanging baskets, vegetables and many other garden goodies that will be available for sale beginning May 10, 2025.

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Greenhouse Purchase Expands 2nd & Bloom Floral Offerings

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

In her second major business purchase within just four months, Bethany Schimke has once again ensured the future of floral in Wessington Springs.

Tickets Available for Festival of Tables

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Thursday, May 1, 2025

Take your place at the Festival of Tables Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Senior/Community Center in Wessington Springs.The Twelfth Annual event will feature beautifully set tables, entertainment, delicious food, fellowship and a silent auction.Table viewing begins at 10:30 a.m.

SD News Watch Fact Brief

Fact brief: Can you get a DUI while riding a horse in South Dakota?

Megan Luther, South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Fact brief: Can you get a DUI while riding a horse in South Dakota? No.There’s a specific South Dakota law that exempts driving under the influence charges for anyone intoxicated while riding an animal, bicycle, tricycle or any non-powered pedal mechanism.In 2006, then-Gov.

Spring Clean Up Day Scheduled in Wessington Springs

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, spring clean up to-do lists grow lengthy in a hurry.The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 12. City employees will pick up tree branches, white goods (appliances), furniture, and carpet.

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