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Carlayna Waters, Tenley Olinger and Torree Olinger all modeled a new outfit for Fashion Review. Several of the featured pieces were selected from the Wessington Springs Consignment Store, highlighting fashionable and budget-friendly clothing options.

Carlayna Waters, Tenley Olinger and Torree Olinger all modeled a new outfit for Fashion Review. Several of the featured pieces were selected from the Wessington Springs Consignment Store, highlighting fashionable and budget-friendly clothing options.

Jerauld-Buffalo 4-Hers Build Skills Beyond the Barn

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Back-to-Back Sportsmanship Awards Reflect Wessington Springs Baseball Culture

Back-to-Back Sportsmanship Awards Reflect Wessington Springs Baseball Culture

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Back-to-Back Sportsmanship Awards Reflect Wessington Springs Baseball Culture

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
One sportsmanship award could be dismissed as a great group of kids having a memorable tournament.Two in consecutive weekends tells a different story.For the second straight weekend, a Wessington Springs VFW Teener baseball team returned home from the South Dakota VFW State Tournament with the...
Despite triple-digit temperatures, the Alpena community turned out Saturday to support the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department’s annual tractor pull and enjoy a full day of activities. A tractor powers down the track during the day’s competition.

Despite triple-digit temperatures, the Alpena community turned out Saturday to support the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department’s annual tractor pull and enjoy a full day of activities. A tractor powers down the track during the day’s competition.

Alpena Turns Out Despite Triple-Digit Heat

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Triple-digit heat gave way to rain Saturday, but neither was enough to stop hundreds of people from turning out to support the Alpena Volunteer Fire Department's annual tractor pull and enjoy a full day of community activities.“Every year you know the tractor pull will be either hotter than hell or...
Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Alpena Fire Department's Annual Tractor Pull returns Saturday, July 25, offering a full day of familyfriendly entertainment.The event begins at noon with a kids pedal pull and car show, followed by tractor pulling competition at 1 p.m. Classes include stock, speed limit and open divisions,...
Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

Alpena tractor pull returns Saturday

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Jerauld, Hand counties included in August sobriety checkpoints

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
PIERRE — Jerauld and Hand counties are among 12 South Dakota counties where the South Dakota Highway Patrol plans to conduct sobriety checkpoints during August.The enforcement effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety.
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