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.

Spirit Of Dakota Award Seeking Nominations

The Spirit of Dakota Award Society is seeking nominations for this premier woman’s award. The 39th Anniversary of the Spirit of Dakota Award will honor an outstanding South Dakota woman this fall in Huron. Nominations close August 1.

D@#% Weeds

Do you notice that when it comes to “weeds” many (most) of us get very emotional. You would think there is a real-life monster out to end our very existence. We have no tolerance for weeds.

June is Men’s Health Month: Own Your Health

When it comes to health care, too many men wait until something feels wrong.Yet the best time to address your health is before an illness or condition develops. That’s whyayearlycheckupalong with preventive screenings as recommended are so important.

May Minutes from the American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met on Monday May 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with 12 members present. Chaplain Marla Ness gave the monthly prayer.Roll call of officers with seven present. Minutes from March meeting were read and approved as read. Treasurer’s report was given and approved as read.

WS Carnegie Library Summer Updates

The Wessington Springs Carnegie Library is pleased to welcome Eva Voorhees and Cherie Maxwell (City Council Representative) to our Library Board. Other members include Eileen Thomas (President), Pastor Mike Easter, Johnny Kruse, and Sara Shaller.

Out of Office: Taking a Pause After a Decade of Deadlines

No sooner than the words slipped off my tongue, did I immediately regret uttering the truth out loud: I haven’t taken more than three to four days off in a row in 10 years.Since buying the True Dakotan in 2015, I haven’t taken what most consider a “real” vacation.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. She said it was raining. I enjoyed the hamburger dinner from the Manor kitchen.Baleigh Sails came to Grandma Dar’s after school on Monday. Candi Sails got her after work in Mitchell.

A Tree is Just a Tree, Right?

Planting a tree, any tree is good right? Good for the environment and all that jazz. Well the first thing we need to keep in mind in our part of the world, is that this was prairie not forest.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the roast pork dinner and pudding from the Manor kitchen. My granddaughter Baleigh Sails came after school. The Minnesota Twins didn’t have a game. They have been winning most of their games!