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Businesses Invite Community to Back to School Bash

Businesses Invite Community to Back to School Bash

Businesses Invite Community to Back to School Bash

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
As students and teachers head back to school, several area businesses on Main Street in Wessington Springs have united together to roll out store specials and meal deals during Back to School Night Tuesday, August 20.
HuntSAFE Program Slated for September 10, 12 and 14

HuntSAFE Program Slated for September 10, 12 and 14

HuntSAFE Program Slated for September 10, 12 and 14

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The annual HuntSAFE Program will be held in Wessington Springs on September 10, 12 and 14. The first two sessions will be held from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at the Jerauld County Courthouse. The final session will be held at the Jerauld County Trap Club range from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Slow Down For Safety: Back to School Means Sharing the Road

Slow Down For Safety: Back to School Means Sharing the Road

Slow Down For Safety: Back to School Means Sharing the Road

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
As summer draws to a close, the next couple of weeks are when most South Dakota students return to schools across the state. AAA South Dakota warns drivers to be extra vigilant, especially during the before-and after- school hours.
A large crowd gathered on Main Street in front of Pin Twisters following the Sons of American Legion Poker Run for a community supper and live musical entertainment Saturday.

A large crowd gathered on Main Street in front of Pin Twisters following the Sons of American Legion Poker Run for a community supper and live musical entertainment Saturday.

Community Supper Draws a Crowd to Main Street

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Following the Sons of American Legion Poker Run Saturday which drew 10 bikes, one slingshot and four vehicles, the Sons invited the community as a whole to Main Street in Wessington Springs for supper and live music.
Wessington Springs Volunteer Firemen Mike Mebius and Jerry Van Den Oever laugh with community members as they serve a long line of attendees at the 2024 Firemen’s FunFest.

Wessington Springs Volunteer Firemen Mike Mebius and Jerry Van Den Oever laugh with community members as they serve a long line of attendees at the 2024 Firemen’s FunFest.

Firemen pull off big fundraiser, despite being called to fire during event set up

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
In the hours leading up to the Annual Firemen’s FunFest, the Wessington Springs Fire Hall was starting to take shape for the fire department’s biggest fundraiser of the year, that was until firemen were called to a fire less than three hours before FunFest was set to begin at 6 p.m.
PHOTO COURTESY LOREE GAIKOWSKI The tennis courts in the city park were transformed into an outdoor movie theater Friday at dark.

PHOTO COURTESY LOREE GAIKOWSKI The tennis courts in the city park were transformed into an outdoor movie theater Friday at dark.

Foothills Days Fun Continues With Movie in the Park

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Once the sun dipped behind the foothills, movie buffs of all ages flocked to the tennis courts in city park Friday night for a free movie in the park.The Cody and Deanna Hasty family once again hosted the event, with liveaction/ animated sports comedy film “Space Jam” on the silver screen.
Buffalo-Jerauld County Youth Attend Farmers Union Day Camp

Buffalo-Jerauld County Youth Attend Farmers Union Day Camp

Buffalo-Jerauld County Youth Attend Farmers Union Day Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Farmers Union hosted a day camp in Wessington Springs on August 1 with 25 youth in attendance.Youth spent the afternoon focused on learning about the history of cooperatives through games and interactive lessons.
Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Huron

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Huron

Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Huron

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Smithsonian exhibit is coming to Huron Spark! Places of Innovation, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institute, dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America.
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