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South Dakota State Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

More than 3,300 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the sping 2024 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list.

SDPB Provides Coverage for High School Rodeo Finals

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

SDPB to air live coverage of the 75th Annual South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals on Saturday, June 15 starting at 4 p.m. Central (3 MT) on SDPB2.Live coverage of the entire event starts Tuesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 15, and can be found on SDPB’s website at sdpb.org/rodeo.

South Dakota State Park Pass Available at WS Carnegie Library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Once again, the South Dakota State Library and the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks have joined forces in providing the “Check Out South Dakota State Parks” program. This program provides library patrons an opportunity to visit any South Dakota State Park or recreation area.

Alicia Roesler, 2024 Teacher of the Year is shown in the art room at Wessington Springs High School.

Local Art Educator Alicia Roesler Named Teacher of the Year

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Creating a space that frees the flow of creativity while providing abundant encouragement are just two of the many reasons Alicia Roesler, Wessington Springs Middle / High School art teacher, has been named Wessington Springs Schools Teacher of the Year.“I was very surprised.

City of Wessington Springs Zoning Board Meeting Draws Crowd to City Hall

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The City of Wessington Springs Zoning Board meeting drew a crowd Monday, June 3, 2024 as they convened for two public hearings: one on a social exception from zoning regulations and another regarding a variance from zoning regulations.

Northern State University Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s and President List

News Staff

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Northern State University announced last week the students who have earned recognition on the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2024.The President's List honors full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.

Shown above ready to make a splash are Wessington Springs Elementary School students Alice Heumiller, Blair Murphy, Emme Havlik and Mesa Rasmussen.

Summer Fun Heats Up as City Pool Opens

News Staff

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Area kids welcomed summer on Monday as abundant sunshine and temperatures in the 80s made the Wessington Springs Municipal Pool a popular destination. Friday, May 31 marked the official opening day for the pool, following a slight delay as pool repairs were made for the season.

Kristi Hine

Hine Joins News Watch Board

News Staff

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Kristi Hine, editor and publisher of the True Dakotan weekly newspaper in Wessington Springs has been elected to the South Dakota News Watch board of directors.“I am excited and honored for the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors for South Dakota News Watch, Inc.

Poll: Amendment to expand South Dakota abortion rights has nearly 20-point lead

Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Scientific survey shows 53% of respondents support Constitutional Amendment G, which would reverse South Dakota's abortion ban. Opponents vow a court challenge.

City of Wessington Springs Zoning Board Meeting Draws Crowd to City Hall

Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation Awards Over $6,900 to Area Organizations

News Staff

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

The Wessington Springs Area Community Foundation (WSACF) recently awarded grants totaling $6,940 to five area non-profit 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...

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