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DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

It is September 1st as I write my news. Soon the trees will be changing color. Last Monday evening I watched the Minnesota Twins play the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto won big 10-4.Tuesday my daughter Cheryl Van Asperen of Huron came to take me to the clinic at 10 a.m. for a check-up with Dr.

Avera Weskota Memorial Hospital Monthly Column: You Can Help Save a Life by Asking the Question

News Staff

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Saving lives may sound like the job of first responders or emergency room clinicians. Yet saving a life from suicide can begin with a caring conversation.

Ever Seen the Rainfall Simulator?

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Have you ever heard of or seen the Rainfall Simulator? No, I’m not talking about the extended forecast or cloud seeding. The NRCS has a machine that does what the name indicates. It can simulate whatever rainfall amount you would like.

By Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

In my position I never like to see CRP come out of the program when the contract is up or see any grassland broke up. I do understand farming these areas in certain situations.

DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the delicious roast beef dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. There was no Twins game.Tuesday, I enjoyed the pork sandwich dinner and cheesecake from the Manor kitchen. At 6:30 p.m.

LETTERBOX: WS Student Leads Lifesaving Scholarship Blood Drive

News Staff

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

To the Editor: Local high school senior Sydney Richardson demonstrated outstanding leadership by hosting a scholarship blood drive in Wessington Springs, resulting in an extremely successful event, and earning her a $500 scholarship.

Doubling Down on Habitat

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

As I write this our late season plants are in full bloom with sunflowers and goldenrods probably the most noticeable. They make for a lot of yellow in the grasslands this time of year.

DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. My granddaughter Becky Bell Krueger took me to the foot doctor at 10:15 a.m. I enjoyed the Philly beef sandwich dinner from the Manor kitchen.

DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the shrimp dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. In the evening, I watched the Minnesota Twins play against the Detroit Tigers. Detroit won 6-3.

LETTERBOX: Abrupt Closure of Huron Plainsman Raises Concerns

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor may be sent to: PO Box 358 Wessington Springs, SD 57382 news@truedakotan.comThe editor reserves the right to determine if material submitted for publication shall be printed and may edit for accuracy, clarity and civility. Firm deadline: Fridays at 5 p.m.

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