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With Juneteenth (June 19) falling on a Wednesday this year, the federal holiday signals post office closures and no mail delivery. As always, copies of the True Dakotan print edition are available for purchase at locations throughout the community, including Humm-Dinger, Sweet Grass, Springs Food Market, Jerry’s Motor Clinic, Lane Cafe, Red Hog and Alpena Co-Op.

With Juneteenth (June 19) falling on a Wednesday this year, the federal holiday signals post office closures and no mail delivery. As always, copies of the True Dakotan print edition are available for purchase at locations throughout the community, including Humm-Dinger, Sweet Grass, Springs Food Market, Jerry’s Motor Clinic, Lane Cafe, Red Hog and Alpena Co-Op.

Juneteenth holiday delays True Dakotan mail delivery

With Juneteenth (June 19) falling on a Wednesday this year, the federal holiday signals post office closures and no mail delivery.True Dakotan print edition subscribers will receive their June 19 print edition a day later in the mail.
Springs Country Club Annual Father's Day Tournament is Sunday, June 16

Springs Country Club Annual Father's Day Tournament is Sunday, June 16

Give Dad What He Really Wants This Father's Day

This Sunday, June 16, the Springs Country Club is offering a fun opportunity to celebrate Dad in its Annual Father's Day Tournament. Tee off is at 10 a.m. and tournament entry is $100 per team. The 18-hole, 2-man scramble also includes mulligans and pin prizes with a delicious lunch available.
An artist rendering drawn by Alicia Roesler for the project committee highlights the Old West look and feel of the proposed structure that will showcase an array of wagons and treasures representing the western way of life on the Great Plains. A fundraising event is slated for Saturday, June 15 at the site’s future location on Dakota Avenue between Winter Service and Farm Bureau, across from the Opera House.

An artist rendering drawn by Alicia Roesler for the project committee highlights the Old West look and feel of the proposed structure that will showcase an array of wagons and treasures representing the western way of life on the Great Plains. A fundraising event is slated for Saturday, June 15 at the site’s future location on Dakota Avenue between Winter Service and Farm Bureau, across from the Opera House.

Community Invited to Brisket Feed and Branding Party

As the Kyle Evans Wagon Train Committee was brainstorming fundraising ideas for the future Kyle Evans Western Heritage Center, they looked to the fundraising process used when buildingtheDEXinHuron, trading opportunity as an example.
Fourth of July 2024 Parade Theme Revealed

Fourth of July 2024 Parade Theme Revealed

Fourth of July 2024 Parade Theme Revealed

Giddyup and lickety split, calling all cowgirls and cowboys for an ace-high time at this year’s western-themed Fourth of July parade in Wessington Springs.The event is scheduled for July 4 at 2 p.m. with many more details in upcoming print and e-editions of the True Dakotan.
Gov. Kristi Noem hands change to a customer at Sunshine Foods in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Oct. 12, 2022. She was there to highlight her plan to repeal the grocery tax for the “largest tax cut in South Dakota history,' which stalled in the Legislature. PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER

Gov. Kristi Noem hands change to a customer at Sunshine Foods in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Oct. 12, 2022. She was there to highlight her plan to repeal the grocery tax for the “largest tax cut in South Dakota history,' which stalled in the Legislature. PHOTO: ARGUS LEADER

Poll shows support for grocery tax repeal, but critics warn of budget crunch

Two-thirds of South Dakotans support an initiated measure that would prohibit the state from collecting sales tax on 'anything sold for human consumption, except alcoholic beverages and prepared food,” according to a scientific poll co-sponsored by News Watch.
Tim and Cathy Holzwarth announced this week that they sold their ag supply/material and fencing business to Aaron and Chelsea Cashman. Shown back row, left to right: Aaron and Chelsea Cashman, Cathy and Tim Holzwarth. Front row: Hayes and Harvey Cashman.

Tim and Cathy Holzwarth announced this week that they sold their ag supply/material and fencing business to Aaron and Chelsea Cashman. Shown back row, left to right: Aaron and Chelsea Cashman, Cathy and Tim Holzwarth. Front row: Hayes and Harvey Cashman.

Holzwarths Sell Ag Supply Business to Couple With Local Roots

After nearly 24 years of owning and operating TnT Services, Tim and Kathy Holzwarth announced this week they are selling to a couple with local ties, effective July 1, 2024.
Jacki Bultsma and Todd Grohs display recognition certificates for their service on the Wessington Springs Board of Education. Bultsma served three years and Grohs served 13 years. Jennifer Jensen, not pictured, was also honored for four years of service. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Jacki Bultsma and Todd Grohs display recognition certificates for their service on the Wessington Springs Board of Education. Bultsma served three years and Grohs served 13 years. Jennifer Jensen, not pictured, was also honored for four years of service. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Grohs Resigns, Bultsma and Jensen Complete School Board Terms

Signaling a change in leadership on the Wessington Springs Board of Education, one board member resigned and two completed their current term, causing them to be recognized at the Monday, June 10, 2024 meeting.
TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO

Fourth Annual Leap to Lane Slated for June 29

The Town of Lane is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fourth Annual Leap to Lane event, set to take place on June 29. Launched four years ago, the event aims to raise funds and generate interest in the community while focusing on the beautification of the Town of Lane.
 

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