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Taking home the top prize were the husband and wife team of Thad and Laura Jacobson. The champs, along with all the pictured contestants, are shown with Phil Wipf and Loree Gaikowski of the Rockin’ Ribfest committee.

Taking home the top prize were the husband and wife team of Thad and Laura Jacobson. The champs, along with all the pictured contestants, are shown with Phil Wipf and Loree Gaikowski of the Rockin’ Ribfest committee.

Rockin’ Ribfest Crowns 2024 Cook Off Winners

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Drawing hundreds of people to the city park for live music, food and a kids pedal pull, Saturday’s Rockin’ Ribfest served up delectable pork ribs to attendees. Cooked by 13 different teams who competed earlier in the afternoon in a competition, the winners are listed below.
Carlayna Waters cooled off in the pool then returned to the park to sample the wide variety of ribs prepared by 13 different contestants.

Carlayna Waters cooled off in the pool then returned to the park to sample the wide variety of ribs prepared by 13 different contestants.

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Ribfest Rocks Despite Roasting Temps

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
A doozy of a heatwave made its way through South Dakota last weekend, just in time to coincide with Rockin’ Ribfest. However hot and humid it was, it didn’t deter crowds as hundreds flocked to city park for the festival at the foothills.  
The Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run for Wellness is set to take place August 3 at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt.

The Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run for Wellness is set to take place August 3 at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt.

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Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run is this Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Annual Weskota Foundation Walk & Run for Wellness is set to take place August 3 at the Wessington Springs Fire Hall. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt.Following the 5K, the kids fun run for ages 3-10 starts at 8:30 a.m.
The “City at the Foothills” continues its city-wide celebration of food, fun and shopping with exciting events during the fifth annual “Foothills Days” this weekend on August 2 and 3, all held in Wessington Springs.

The “City at the Foothills” continues its city-wide celebration of food, fun and shopping with exciting events during the fifth annual “Foothills Days” this weekend on August 2 and 3, all held in Wessington Springs.

Foothills Days: City-Wide Celebration This Weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The “City at the Foothills” continues its city-wide celebration of food, fun and shopping with exciting events during the fifth annual “Foothills Days” this weekend on August 2 and 3, all held in Wessington Springs.
In his fourth year competing in tractor pulls, ten-year-old Cade Albrecht was a force to be reckoned with.

In his fourth year competing in tractor pulls, ten-year-old Cade Albrecht was a force to be reckoned with.

Pulling for the Alpena Fire Department

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
In just four years, the Alpena Fire Department’s Annual Tractor Pull has evolved into a beloved community celebration, continuing to grow since its inception in 2021.“It was a fantastic turnout,” said Alpena fireman and tractor pull organizer Chris Albrecht.
Save the Date for Annual Build Springs Gala

Save the Date for Annual Build Springs Gala

Save the Date for Annual Build Springs Gala

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
This year’s Build Springs Gala is set for Saturday, September 21 and will be held in the newly constructed Rec Center.All proceeds from the 2024 fundraiser event will go toward improvements and upgrades to the two baseball complexes in Wessington Springs.
Pictured from left to right standing: Deloris Grohs Fuegen, Maureen (Mickey) Rhodes Hein, Vera Speck Weber, Kathleen Wall Balster, Dayle Winter. Seated: Don Grohs and Lloyd Kraft.

Pictured from left to right standing: Deloris Grohs Fuegen, Maureen (Mickey) Rhodes Hein, Vera Speck Weber, Kathleen Wall Balster, Dayle Winter. Seated: Don Grohs and Lloyd Kraft.

Class of 1953 Celebrates 71st Class Reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
On July 3, 2024 the Class of 1953 held their 71st class reunion at the Springs Inn Café.“Carla, as usual took great care of us. We were a class of 48 and now there are 14 of us left,” shared Maureen Hein.
Class of 1982 Celebrates with School Tour, Food and Fellowship

Class of 1982 Celebrates with School Tour, Food and Fellowship

Class of 1982 Celebrates with School Tour, Food and Fellowship

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The WSHS class of 1982 celebrated their 42nd class reunion July 19 and 20. The class as a whole sends a huge thank you to the Springs Inn for providing a wonderful meal for the classmates, to Donna Schimke for the tour of the high school and Slippery's for social hour. A good time was had by all.
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