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Attendees on the tour are shown above at the Mid Dakota water treatment plant near Pierre. Attendees enjoyed lunch prior to touring the plant. PHOTO COURTESY CAMERON SIMONS / MID-DAKOTA

Attendees on the tour are shown above at the Mid Dakota water treatment plant near Pierre. Attendees enjoyed lunch prior to touring the plant. PHOTO COURTESY CAMERON SIMONS / MID-DAKOTA

Dozens of Springs Residents Set Out on Mid Dakota Bus Tour

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Mid-Dakota Rural Water System held a free bus tour on May 22 for Wessington Springs residents to get an upclose view of the rural water system’s facilities and operations.
Wyatt Fagerhaug of Wessington Springs was among the 42 competitors that represented South Dakota at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Wyatt Fagerhaug of Wessington Springs was among the 42 competitors that represented South Dakota at the National Jr. High Finals Rodeo. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

TWO LOCAL YOUTH SHINE AT NJHRF

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
A new group of national champions were crowned at this year’s National Jr. High Finals Rodeo (NJHRF), held June 2329 at Des Moines, IA, after earning the right to represent their home state.
Kristi Fiegen (center), chair of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, tours Basin Electric Power Cooperative headquarters in Bismarck, N.D. on June 19, 2024. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SPP

Kristi Fiegen (center), chair of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, tours Basin Electric Power Cooperative headquarters in Bismarck, N.D. on June 19, 2024. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SPP

South Dakota clashes with Minnesota on clean energy, coal plant closures

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
A political border war between South Dakota and Minnesota on how to handle tax policies, abortion and the pandemic response could spill over into renewable energy and the future of coal plants.
Youth Conservation Camp attendees are shown with members of sponsoring organizations. Shown left to right are: Tom Mebius, Ducks Unlimited; Darrell Deneke, Jerauld County Game and Fish Club; Lynn Horsely, Jerauld County Conservation District; Campers Rylan Fagerhaug, Eli Fry, Lucas Christensen; Brian Wetzel, Jerauld County Game and Fish Club; Josh Luckett, Ducks Unlimited. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Youth Conservation Camp attendees are shown with members of sponsoring organizations. Shown left to right are: Tom Mebius, Ducks Unlimited; Darrell Deneke, Jerauld County Game and Fish Club; Lynn Horsely, Jerauld County Conservation District; Campers Rylan Fagerhaug, Eli Fry, Lucas Christensen; Brian Wetzel, Jerauld County Game and Fish Club; Josh Luckett, Ducks Unlimited. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Conservation Camp Provides Local Youth Unique Outdoor Opportunities

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Three area youth had a memorable experience attending the Youth Conservation Camp held at Camp Bob Marshall in the Black Hills on June 2-8.
County Horse Show contestants are pictured above, front row, left to right: Crawleigh Reiner, Kadillac Coleman, Kershaw Reiner, Kopper Kroeplin, Parker Karsky. Back row, left to right: Lily Roesler, Abby Kolousek, Ella Kolousek, Alexis Roesler, Riata Kobold. PHOTO SUBMITTED

County Horse Show contestants are pictured above, front row, left to right: Crawleigh Reiner, Kadillac Coleman, Kershaw Reiner, Kopper Kroeplin, Parker Karsky. Back row, left to right: Lily Roesler, Abby Kolousek, Ella Kolousek, Alexis Roesler, Riata Kobold. PHOTO SUBMITTED

County Horse Show Results Announced

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The Jerauld Buffalo Horse Show was held on July 2 at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds with 10 youth competing in all age divisions.
City of WS Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with Mid-Dakota Project

City of WS Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with Mid-Dakota Project

City of WS Unanimously Votes to Move Forward with Mid-Dakota Project

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
In a special meeting held Monday, July 8 at City Hall in Wessington Springs, the City Council voted to move forward with a project to connect the city of Wessington Springs to Mid-Dakota Rural Water. Councilwoman Kari Fagerhaug made the motion with a second from Vicki Harmdierks.
Crazy Cowgirl Trick Rider Candice Aamot proudly displays Old Glory as part of her routine at the Foothills Rodeo Friday evening, July 5.

Crazy Cowgirl Trick Rider Candice Aamot proudly displays Old Glory as part of her routine at the Foothills Rodeo Friday evening, July 5.

Celebrating Freedom on the Fourth

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Wessington Springs area folks let freedom ring on Independence weekend 2024, with events on the Fourth of July and the Foothills Rodeo bringing plenty of action over the weekend. 
Shown left to right are Board of Education Members Darrick Van Dyke, Sara Thompson, Business Manager Marcy Argo, Board Chairman Dustin Weber, School Superintendent Michael Ormsmith, new School Board Members Scott Kolousek, Gene Gaikowski and Jonathan Arhart. Not pictured, Derek Zastrow.

Shown left to right are Board of Education Members Darrick Van Dyke, Sara Thompson, Business Manager Marcy Argo, Board Chairman Dustin Weber, School Superintendent Michael Ormsmith, new School Board Members Scott Kolousek, Gene Gaikowski and Jonathan Arhart. Not pictured, Derek Zastrow.

New Leadership Begins on School Board

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
After calling Monday’s Board of Education meeting to order and offering a time for public forum, the Wessington Springs School Board went into executive session for personnel. Once in regular session, the board approved the agenda as proposed as well as the meeting minutes from June 10, 2024.
Rain or Shine, 4th of July Events Carry On

Rain or Shine, 4th of July Events Carry On

Rain or Shine, 4th of July Events Carry On

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Despite rain in the forecast, organizers for 4th of July events in Wessington Springs will carry on with planned events. Wessington Springs Volunteer Firemen say their annual fireworks show is a go for now and a final determination will be made by parade time at 2 p.m.
The Wessington Springs High School Class of 1974 gathered in Wessington Springs last Saturday to celebrate their 50 year reunion.

The Wessington Springs High School Class of 1974 gathered in Wessington Springs last Saturday to celebrate their 50 year reunion.

WSHS Class of ‘74 Celebrates Fifty Year Reunion

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
On Saturday, June 6, the Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) Class of 1974 gathered for their 50th year class reunion. With a full day of tours throughout various new and updated buildings around Springs, the group of 32 kept busy reminiscing about their high school days.
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