Opinion

Sen. Paul Miskimins

Sen. Paul Miskimins

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

District 20 Sen. Paul Miskimins
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Hello District 20 Friends, SB239 would have modernized and refined the Reinvestment Payment Program (RPP) – an existing proven tool – not a new concept. It would have preserved the core structure of the RPP while strengthening reporting and oversight.
True Dakotan founders Duke and Karen Wenzel (left) and Penny and Craig Wenzel (right) stand with Kristi Hine after signing papers transferring ownership of the newspaper on Jan. 30, 2015. Hine officially took over as publisher on March 1, 2015. Eleven years later, the commitment to local, independent journalism and the community support that sustains it remain as important as ever. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

True Dakotan founders Duke and Karen Wenzel (left) and Penny and Craig Wenzel (right) stand with Kristi Hine after signing papers transferring ownership of the newspaper on Jan. 30, 2015. Hine officially took over as publisher on March 1, 2015. Eleven years later, the commitment to local, independent journalism and the community support that sustains it remain as important as ever. (TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTO)

Eleven Years In

Kristi Hine True Dakotan Editor / Publisher
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Eleven years ago, I took a leap of faith and purchased the True Dakotan from the Wenzel family, who established the newspaper in 1975. I was a brand-new publisher, still learning the rhythm of deadlines and discovering what it truly meant to be entrusted with a community’s stories.
BY REP. KALEY NOLZ

BY REP. KALEY NOLZ

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

District 20 Rep. Kaley Nolz
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
It has been a busy and productive several weeks in Pierre as we approach crossover day — the critical point of the legislative session when all bills must advance to the opposite chamber to remain under consideration.
DISTRICT 20 SEN. PAUL MISKIMINS

DISTRICT 20 SEN. PAUL MISKIMINS

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

Sen. Paul Miskimins
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
South Dakota’s 101st Legislative Session, Week FiveHello again from Pierre, The joint Appropriations Committee adopted a revised total general fund revenue estimate of $2.69 billion for the current (FY26) fiscal year.
JASON KOLOUSEK

JASON KOLOUSEK

FROM THE WS SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Jason Kolousek
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Greetings to Wessington Springs Community.The 2025-26 school year is flying by. Just over 2 weeks ago the Wessington Springs Schools celebrated the 100th day of school. I am sure there are some students that know exactly how many days of school remaining.
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