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As area families sit down to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal together this Thursday, chances are they’ll be savoring a pie made by Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) students, as part of a longstanding local tradition. Pictured hard at work Tuesday during the annual service-oriented pie baking project, Remie Roduner spoons chocolate filling into pie crusts. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

As area families sit down to enjoy their Thanksgiving meal together this Thursday, chances are they’ll be savoring a pie made by Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) students, as part of a longstanding local tradition. Pictured hard at work Tuesday during the annual service-oriented pie baking project, Remie Roduner spoons chocolate filling into pie crusts. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Spreading joy through service

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Holiday pie baking action was in full swing at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) with 260 pies sold through the annual Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) pie sale.
Shown in the back row, left to right are Mark Steichen, Dunham Historical Society; Darrel Deneke, Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development; Cindy Eilers, WSACF board member; Kendra Brandenburg, WSACF coordinator; Phil Wipf, Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center. Front row, left to right are WSHS seniors Robbie Hine and Karter Mebius; Natalie Bartel, AWANA; Mike Mebius, Wessington Springs Athletic hall of Fame. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Shown in the back row, left to right are Mark Steichen, Dunham Historical Society; Darrel Deneke, Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development; Cindy Eilers, WSACF board member; Kendra Brandenburg, WSACF coordinator; Phil Wipf, Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center. Front row, left to right are WSHS seniors Robbie Hine and Karter Mebius; Natalie Bartel, AWANA; Mike Mebius, Wessington Springs Athletic hall of Fame. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards $8,150 to Area Organizations

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) recently awarded grants totaling $8,150 to seven groups as a part of its mission to help fund local organizations and projects which help keep Wessington Springs a desirable community in which we live and work, and to promote a thriving...
South Dakota Sen. John Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader in a secret ballot among GOP senators Wednesday in Washington, fending off a challenge from Rick Scott of Florida. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

South Dakota Sen. John Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader in a secret ballot among GOP senators Wednesday in Washington, fending off a challenge from Rick Scott of Florida. (PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER)

Thune Voted Senate Majority Leader

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Two decades after John Thune ignited his political brand by knocking off Democratic Senate Leader Tom Daschle in South Dakota's momentous 2004 U.S. Senate race, he will assume the Republican leadership role himself.
Hometown Holidays to Deliver Deals and Down-Home Dazzle

Hometown Holidays to Deliver Deals and Down-Home Dazzle

Hometown Holidays to Deliver Deals and Down-Home Dazzle

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Banding together to deliver a season to remember right here at home, Wessington Springs area businesses and organizations are excited to announce “Hometown Holidays,” set to sparkle this shopping season.Save the date for the Holiday Spectacular/Community Tree Lighting, set for December 3 at 6 p.m.
Construction progress on the College Avenue project earlier this fall on September 6, 2024. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Construction progress on the College Avenue project earlier this fall on September 6, 2024. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

City Infrastructure Project Surcharges to Begin Next Month

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Wessington Springs City Council took action in its regular monthly meeting held November 4 to begin surcharges next month for two major water main and sewer line replacement projects on College Avenue and 2nd Street.
Local Vietnam Veteran Mark Schelske recently returned from the Midwest Honor Flight. Pictured in Washington DC in front of the “Three Servicemen Statue” at the Vietnam Memorial. PHOTOS COURTESY SCHELSKE FAMILY

Local Vietnam Veteran Mark Schelske recently returned from the Midwest Honor Flight. Pictured in Washington DC in front of the “Three Servicemen Statue” at the Vietnam Memorial. PHOTOS COURTESY SCHELSKE FAMILY

Local Vietnam Vet Serves One Final Tour With Honor

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Local Vietnam veteran Mark Schelske recently returned from a whirlwind trip of a lifetime, being among 85 veterans on the Midwest Honor Flight.
The Wessington Springs Middle School 8th grade Choices for Your Future class and Junior High FCCLA held a supper and silent auction on October 29, 2024 to raise funds for Mackenzie Kopceky as she battles brain cancer. Shown left to right are: Madilyn Gaikowski, Celia Garcia Salvador, Lily Roesler, Morgan Mentele, Masynn Mebius, Tierney Knipfer, Jalene Reiner, Tenley Olinger, Bailey Roduner, Sutten Jensen and Branden Flowers.

The Wessington Springs Middle School 8th grade Choices for Your Future class and Junior High FCCLA held a supper and silent auction on October 29, 2024 to raise funds for Mackenzie Kopceky as she battles brain cancer. Shown left to right are: Madilyn Gaikowski, Celia Garcia Salvador, Lily Roesler, Morgan Mentele, Masynn Mebius, Tierney Knipfer, Jalene Reiner, Tenley Olinger, Bailey Roduner, Sutten Jensen and Branden Flowers.

Springs students hold fundraiser for Miller woman affected by brain cancer

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Upon hearing about Mackenzie Kopceky’s brain cancer diagnosis, Wessington Springs Junior High student Jalene Reiner immediately felt a call to action and a desire to help.“Earlier this fall I heard about Mackenzie’s brain mass that was found to be cancerous.
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