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Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

Dakota Life Premiere Draws A Crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Wessington Springs feature airs on SDPB April 10 at 8 p.m. CT.In an exciting announcement made last spring, South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) selected Wessington Springs as one of the nine towns chosen for the upcoming 27th season of Dakota Life.

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SDPB Announces New Radio Station in Mitchell

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
SDPB Radio is proud to announce the latest addition to the network, KWSD 89.1FM, has officially signed on the air.“SDPB is thrilled to be able to serve Mitchell and the surrounding area with a strong signal,” said Julie Overgaard, Executive Director of SDPB.
Wessington Springs poll workers (left to right) Kay Thompson, Pam Frank and Vicki Brodkorb help voter Jesse Rogers check in and receive his ballot on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs poll workers (left to right) Kay Thompson, Pam Frank and Vicki Brodkorb help voter Jesse Rogers check in and receive his ballot on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Elections Held In City of Wessington Springs Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 marked election day in the City of Wessington Springs. Polls were open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Jerauld County 4-H Building.The following elections were held:• WARD 2 City Council – for a One (1) Year Term.

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WSACF Grant Application Deadline is April 30

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Applications for the Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) spring grant must be submitted by April 30, 2025. Applications may be picked up at the Chamber & Development office or obtained online at sdcommunityfoundation.org.
(KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN) Members of the Jerauld County Planning Commission met to discuss two conditional use permits for New Port Colony on Friday, March 28, 2025. Shown left to right are: Christina Karsky, DeVonne Losing Doug Bruckner, Dick Kolousek, Cindy Eilers and Bernard Olinger.

(KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN) Members of the Jerauld County Planning Commission met to discuss two conditional use permits for New Port Colony on Friday, March 28, 2025. Shown left to right are: Christina Karsky, DeVonne Losing Doug Bruckner, Dick Kolousek, Cindy Eilers and Bernard Olinger.

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Jerauld Co. Planning Commission Approves Conditional Use Permits for New Port Colony

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Jerauld Co. Planning Commission Approves Conditional Use Permits for New Port Colony Sewer Lagoons and Egg Washing FacilityThe Jerauld County Planning Commission held a meeting Friday, March 28, 2025 to review two conditional use permits for the New Port Colony.
WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

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WS FFA Chapter Finds Success at State

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The 2025 State FFA Convention is in the books. Don’t miss next week’s print and e-edition including results, photos, interviews with FFA members and advisor Brady Duxbury.
City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (uncanvassed)

City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (uncanvassed)

City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (Uncanvassed)

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Uncanvassed results from the City of Wessington Springs election follows: Ward 2 (1-year term)Layton Schimke - 43Beth Magistro - 21Ward 2 (2-year term)Cherie Maxwell - 33Johnathan Jooste - 28Ward 3 (2-year term)Shawn Tobin - 33Eva Voorhess - 30Kim Christensen - 20 
A makeshift memorial stands on the corner of the lot that formerly housed Michial Brodkorb’s residence. Brodkorb and his partner Tiffany Knipfer were the victims of the fire that destroyed Brodkorb’s house on 2nd Street NW in Wessington Springs March 27, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

A makeshift memorial stands on the corner of the lot that formerly housed Michial Brodkorb’s residence. Brodkorb and his partner Tiffany Knipfer were the victims of the fire that destroyed Brodkorb’s house on 2nd Street NW in Wessington Springs March 27, 2025. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Community mourns loss of local couple

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Wessington Springs area continues to grieve, as the sudden loss of two community members shifts from shock to reality.
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