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Terry Ree and Bruce Williams, aka Williams & Ree, perform during Country Thunder on July 20, 2018, in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (RICK DIAMOND/GETTY IMAGES FOR COUNTRY THUNDER)

Terry Ree and Bruce Williams, aka Williams & Ree, perform during Country Thunder on July 20, 2018, in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (RICK DIAMOND/GETTY IMAGES FOR COUNTRY THUNDER)

With jokes about differences, Terry Ree showed South Dakotans they’re all the same

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Death of comedic straight man from ‘The Indian and the White Guy’ leaves the world less funnyAt an early age, a few people taught me the power of a quick wit — how it can defuse a situation, help assert oneself, or unite an otherwise divided room.
DARLEEN CUPPY

DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. It was a very cold day. The 281 tournament was being played in the Huron Arena. Marcus Damm did a great job announcing the games! Wessington Springs Boys played Sanborn Central/ Woonsocket and won 7661.
DISTRICT 20 REP. KALEY NOLZ

DISTRICT 20 REP. KALEY NOLZ

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

Rep. Kaley Nolz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Week 2 of the 100th Legislative Session is complete! The House Ag & Natural Resource committee voted to pass 13-0 on HB1022. An act to prohibit the misbranding of cell culture protein. This is a proactive truth in labeling bill.
DISTRICT 20 SEN. PAUL MISKIMMINS

DISTRICT 20 SEN. PAUL MISKIMMINS

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

Sen. Paul Miskimmins
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Greetings to all the citizens of District 20. After a two-year break from the legislature and two terms in the House of Representatives, it is a distinct privilege to serve as your Senator in Pierre!
DISTRICT 20 REP. JEFF BATHKE

DISTRICT 20 REP. JEFF BATHKE

FROM THE LEGISLATURE: DISTRICT 20

Rep. Jeff Bathke
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The second week of the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota is in the books.IntheTaxationCommittee, we considered HB 1018, a bill to require the Department of Revenue to provide an annual report to tribal governments regarding certain tax collections.
JADA KOLOUSEK

JADA KOLOUSEK

WSHS Starts Up New Semester

Wshs Journalism Student Jada Kolousek
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
With the new semester starting for teachers and students at the Wessington Springs High School (WSHS), I decided to ask the students and staff how the first couple weeks are going and what they feel could make beginning the second semester go more smoothly.
DARLEEN CUPPY

DARLEEN CUPPY

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. It was a cold day. I enjoyed the hamburger, tater tots, and blueberry dessert from the Manor kitchen. In the evening, I watched the Minnesota Vikings play the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams won big 27-9.
DISTRICT 20 REP. JEFF BATHKE

DISTRICT 20 REP. JEFF BATHKE

100th Legislative Session, Week One in the Books

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The first week of the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota is in the books. Governor Noem presented the State of the State Address, Chief Justice Steven Jensen gave the State of the Judiciary Address, Chairman J.

Senior Center Moments

Ws Senior Citizens Center Board
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The first meeting of the 2025 year was held for the Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center on Monday January 13. New officers were elected to replace those officers whose terms had expired.
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