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Wessington Springs Fire Department and Jerauld County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fire at the Wessington Springs Restricted Rubble Site north of town on Friday afternoon.

Wessington Springs Fire Department and Jerauld County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fire at the Wessington Springs Restricted Rubble Site north of town on Friday afternoon.

Continued dry conditions prompt Jerauld County to enact burn ban

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
Spurred by the recommendation from Wessington Springs and Alpena Fire Departments on top of a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service, Jerauld County Commissioners issued a burn ban for the county Friday, effective immediately.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO A beloved annual tradition, the Wessington Springs Community Choir Christmas Performance is slated for December 14 and 15. Rehearsal is underway and community voices are welcome and encouraged to attend the next practice, this Sunday at 4 p.m.

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO A beloved annual tradition, the Wessington Springs Community Choir Christmas Performance is slated for December 14 and 15. Rehearsal is underway and community voices are welcome and encouraged to attend the next practice, this Sunday at 4 p.m.

Voices Wanted for WS Community Choir

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Wessington Springs Community Choir rehearsals are underway and members say voices are wanted and welcomed to help prepare for the annual Christmas program scheduled in December.The next rehearsal is slated for Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. Rehearsals will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Debbie Doering Named to SNHU President's List

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Debbie Doering of Wessington Springs has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.
Deadline for Hay Removal from Highway Ditches is Oct. 1

Deadline for Hay Removal from Highway Ditches is Oct. 1

Deadline for Hay Removal from Highway Ditches is Oct. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) would like to remind farmers and ranchers to remove any hay that has been processed in the ditches along state highways.
Operation Round-Up Grant Deadline Nov. 1

Operation Round-Up Grant Deadline Nov. 1

Operation Round-Up Grant Deadline Nov. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Do you know of a local organization that could use $250 to $3,000? Applications for Central Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up grant program are due Nov. 1, 2024.
Ahead of Complicated Election, True Dakotan Aims to Help Inform Readers With Vote South Dakota Content

Ahead of Complicated Election, True Dakotan Aims to Help Inform Readers With Vote South Dakota Content

IM 28, IM 29 and RL 21

News Staff
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
With seven ballot measures in South Dakota's 2024 election, including abortion rights, open primaries, grocery tax repeal and recreational marijuana, voters have a lot to unpack.In an effort to help inform readers, starting this week, the True Dakotan will publish Vote South Dakota content.
Rebecca Blue (right) networks with Christina Christensen on Aug. 22, 2024, at Dakotafest in Mitchell, S.D. Christensen owns Kimball Livestock Exchange and Christensen Charolais Ranch. KRISTI HINE/ SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH

Rebecca Blue (right) networks with Christina Christensen on Aug. 22, 2024, at Dakotafest in Mitchell, S.D. Christensen owns Kimball Livestock Exchange and Christensen Charolais Ranch. KRISTI HINE/ SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS WATCH

Empowering and connecting women in agriculture

Kristi Hine South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Area woman's podcasting and networking effort awarded $1.2 million to help emerging female leaders statewide expand their leadership potential.
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