Opinion

It’s Open Enrollment Season, Here’s What to Know

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Fall brings cooler weather and football games, and it’s also the annual time to ensure you have the health insurance coverage you need for 2026.Open enrollment on the federal Marketplace at healthcare.gov runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15 for firstof- the-year coverage. Jan.

What Trees Then?

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

In the last couple weeks, we have discussed that it’s time to get off our keisters if we want trees for the spring of 2026, and what programs we can find to cost-share them.

LETTERBOX - “Feeling Accomplished”: A Reflection on Passion, Purpose, and Pheasants Forever

News Staff

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

On Friday evening, October 17 at the annual Wessington Springs Chapter of Pheasants Forever banquet, I was honored with being inducted into the Wessington Springs Chapter of Pheasants Forever Hall of Fame. I want to personally thank everyone who had a hand in making this happen.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia came to get it later in the forenoon. Neal Barber’s funeral was at 2 p.m. My sympathy to Verla and family. I called my twin sister Marleen in Rapid City. I had seen on Facebook that two of Terry Caffee’s boys had each shot a big elk!

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia came to get it later in the forenoon. She said it was windy and cold. Kore Care called and said Kelly Knippling Gran was in the hospital. I heard later she had an accident riding her four-wheeler. I wish her a speedy recovery.

By Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Tree Programs

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

If it’s time to be thinking about tree planning for next spring, then we had better be informed on the cost share programs available as trees can be expensive. If you are wanting fabric installed keep in mind it is approximately two-thirds of the cost on that final bill.

LETTERBOX: Support Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Dear Editor and Readers of the True Dakotan: As the owners of Kimball Livestock Exchange and South Dakota cattle producers ourselves, we take great pride in raising safe, high-quality American beef that feeds families across the nation.

It’s That Time

Justin Enfield Pheasants Forever Biologist

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

It’s that time of the year when you need to make the decision if you are going to order trees for this next spring. I’m talking to whatever tree size order from the large shelter belts to those of you only planting a couple in your yard.

Stay Aware of Breast Cancer This October

News Staff

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

AVERA WESKOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MONTHLY COLUMNPink ribbons, pink hair and pink T-shirts are signs of the season this October, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

Darleen Cuppy

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

I wrote my news Monday morning. Delia came to get it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the hamburger, tator tots, green beans and melon from the Manor kitchen. In the evening, I went out for a walk – nice to enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

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