WSHS Starts Up New Semester

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.

Weighing Cost Savings and the Public’s Right to Know

You may have noticed that the minutes for the Wessington Springs School District look different this month (they are published on PAGE SIX of this print and e-edition).

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

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.

100th Legislative Session, Week One in the Books

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

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.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon.Tuesday, I enjoyed the chicken dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. At 1 p.m. I had physical therapy with Brittany. Kelly Knippling Gran came for Home Health at 1:30 p.m.

From the South Dakota State Legislature: District 20 News

On January 14th, we will start the historic 100th Legislative Session in the great State of South Dakota. A few weeks ago, Governor Noem presented her Budget Address. The FY2026 recommended budget is $7,300,714,543. Ten years ago, the recommended budget was $4,319,861,165.

GOD’S GOODNESS

“The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made,” (Psalm 145:8-9, ESV).One may wonder how a good God could allow tragedies to happen such as the violent acts of terrorism that rang in the new year.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. It was a snowy day. Tuesday, I enjoyed the pork dinner from the Manor kitchen. Tuesday evening, I walked up to Ruth Jensen’s in the south apartments. I took her a belated birthday card and Christmas card.

Annual refresher course would go a long way to avoid open meeting violations

The South Dakota Legislature will convene on Jan. 14 and lawmakers will begin work on a plethora of issues important to our state. We hope open government and the public’s right to know are among the topics legislators will tackle.Open government is essential to good government.