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Out of town visitors and local families lined up throughout the afternoon for a chance to ride around the Wessington Springs City Park in style. Phil Wipf and AJ Karsky led the wagon team of Prince and Chet, who had a very busy afternoon along the trails.

Out of town visitors and local families lined up throughout the afternoon for a chance to ride around the Wessington Springs City Park in style. Phil Wipf and AJ Karsky led the wagon team of Prince and Chet, who had a very busy afternoon along the trails.

Weekend Brings A Little Sparkle And A Lot of Winter Magic In The Park

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
“Winter Magic in the Park” evoked a captivating Christmas sparkle at the Field House and along the trails at the Wessington Springs City Park with horse-drawn wagon rides, hot cider, ice skating and live music.
Back row left to right are Cathy Perry, Jeanie Severson, Darrell Deneke, Jerry Voorhees, Jim Scheel. Front row: Sandy Wenzel, Jean Ferguson, Mark Steichen and Delia Atkinson.

Back row left to right are Cathy Perry, Jeanie Severson, Darrell Deneke, Jerry Voorhees, Jim Scheel. Front row: Sandy Wenzel, Jean Ferguson, Mark Steichen and Delia Atkinson.

Dunham Historical Society Celebrates Christmas and Area History at Annual Open House

News Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024
Dunham Historical Society board members, museum volunteers and community members soaked in the rich history and ornately decorated rooms throughout the museum at the annual holiday open house held December 8, 2024.   
Attorney General Jackley Reminds Shoppers About Holiday Scams

Attorney General Jackley Reminds Shoppers About Holiday Scams

Attorney General Jackley Reminds Shoppers About Holiday Scams

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – With the Christmas shopping season starting in full swing, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns shoppers that scammers look to dampen the holiday spirit.“Scammers enjoy the holidays for all the wrong reasons,” said Attorney General Jackley.
Swayzee Dunsmore and Tenley Olinger

Swayzee Dunsmore and Tenley Olinger

Eighth Graders Dazzle Local Shoppers at 2024 Holly Jolly Mall

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
From homemade treats, stylish decor, children’s toys, outdoor Christmas decorations, greeting cards, jewelry, furniture and much more, the Holly Jolly Mall, sponsored by the 8th grade Choices For Your Future Class, was a huge draw for local shoppers this year.
Area Christmas Eve Worship Opportunities

Area Christmas Eve Worship Opportunities

Area Christmas Eve Worship Opportunities

News Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
United Parish of Alpena - 4 p.m. candlelight service St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 4:30 p.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – 5 p.m. with candles and Communion WS United Methodist Church – 5 p.m. UCC Templeton – 5 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church – 7 p.m. at Wolsey Immanuel Baptist Church - 6:30 p.m.
The Wessington Springs Community Choir sang in the season last weekend, December 14 and 15, 2024 with the Christmas musical, “Peace on Earth.” The event was held at the Historic 1905 Opera House.

The Wessington Springs Community Choir sang in the season last weekend, December 14 and 15, 2024 with the Christmas musical, “Peace on Earth.” The event was held at the Historic 1905 Opera House.

Just in Time for Christmas, “Peace on Earth” Arrives in Jerauld County

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Performed by the Wessington Springs Community Choir and narrated by Roger Dwyer last weekend at the Historic 1905 Opera House, the Christmas musical “Peace on Earth” delivered the reminder that Jesus made a way to redeem humanity and bring peace to this world full of suffering.
Junior and Senior Spartanbots are shown at the Eastern Regional Robotics Competition in Sioux Falls. Members of the team include: Kershaw Reiner, Will Jackson, Haven Heber, Houston Havlik, Crawleigh Reiner, Crew Wenzel, Harley Heber, Otto Zastrow, Grace Jackson, Devin Mentele, Jalene Reiner, Payton Fraiser, Maverick Roduner and Dee Zastrow. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JACKSON

Junior and Senior Spartanbots are shown at the Eastern Regional Robotics Competition in Sioux Falls. Members of the team include: Kershaw Reiner, Will Jackson, Haven Heber, Houston Havlik, Crawleigh Reiner, Crew Wenzel, Harley Heber, Otto Zastrow, Grace Jackson, Devin Mentele, Jalene Reiner, Payton Fraiser, Maverick Roduner and Dee Zastrow. PHOTO COURTESY KATIE JACKSON

Spartanbots Claim Grand Champion Title

News Staff
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
The junior and senior Spartanbots traveled to Sioux Falls earlier this month to compete in the Eastern Regional Competition in Sioux Falls. Competition spanned the categories of robot runs, robot design, core values and innovation project.
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