American Legion Auxiliary Convention Round Up

Judy Winegar of Unit #14, Wessington Springs, SD attended the 104th American Legion Family Convention held June 2022, 2025, in Huron, SD.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. My granddaughter Becky Bell Krueger went with me to Sara Cashman CNP for a checkup Monday afternoon.Tuesday, I ordered groceries from Springs Food Market. I appreciate the service.

Congress must act to pull USPS back from the brink

The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse. The failed policies of the Delivering for America Plan have driven away customers through a combination of skyhigh rate increases and degraded service.

LETTERBOX: Join us for Dusting Off Dakota

Dear Editor, Dusting Off Dakota is a grand reopening celebration and a rededication of Huron's historic downtown, marking the completion of an extensive streetscape renovation that gives Huron’s downtown a fresh new look.

Summer School

Summer School isn’t just for the slacker kids that seem to like school so much they want to be at it year-round. There are so many learning opportunities both this summer and throughout the year. I’m not just talking for adults but for kidos too.

Soil Disturbance and Waking the Monsters

Nothing can seem to illicit a tempered response more than the site of thistles in grass for many a producer, or hunter for that matter.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I am writing my Cuppy’s Corner News on Sunday evening because I hope I can see a doctor Monday morning. I have a rash that has been bothering me.Last Monday I enjoyed a hamburger, tator tots, green beans and pudding from the Manor kitchen. Our water was turned off at about 1:30 p.m.

LETTERBOX: Bailey Yost Scholarship Blood Drive Welcomes Two New Donors and Saves Lives

Bailey Yost Scholarship Blood Drive Welcomes Two New Donors and Saves LivesDear Editor and Wessington Springs Community, The community came together in a powerful way during the Bailey Yost Scholarship Blood Drive held on June 10, 2025 at the Jerauld County 4-H Building in Wessington Springs.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Last week I didn’t write my news. The True Dakotan was printed early so Editor Kristi Hine and Delia and other family could go on a real vacation. I think they went to Montana. I saw some pictures on Facebook, it looked like they had a great time!

OK, What Kind of Trees Then?

I alluded last month to that part of what has contributed to cedar mania in our tree plantings is that we haven’t always selected the most suitable trees for other rows in the belt.Before I get into that I am also trying to talk about trees right now to bring your attention to two things.