LETTERBOX: In Praise of Truth, Integrity, and Local News

Dear Kristi, WOW, the Christmas edition of the True Dakotan didn’t disappoint! In fact, it went far beyond my expectations, and I wanted to thank you for all you do to provide a weekly newspaper in such a challenging time.

My Experience in Sports Writing

For the past few months, I have been covering local sports in our community. From football and volleyball to cross-country and, most recently, basketball, I have had the opportunity to report on the latest events happening week in and week out.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

In the early morning hours on Monday, December 22, 2025, Grandma Darleen Cuppy dialed 911 from her apartment. She was having a hard time catching her breath now, after being discharged from the Springs’ hospital on Friday, December 19, with phlebitis in her lower left leg.

“Yes, we will weep and mourn”

My very dearest people, Today, Friday December 26, 2025, our church experienced a devastating fire that caused serious damage within our beautiful church.

Is Something Missing?

Believe it or not I do usually have a direction or a point I’m trying to steer us to. While I do like sharing stories here like I was BS-ing with friends there is somewhere I’m trying to drive to.

LETTERBOX: Student-Led Scholarship Blood Drive Saves Lives in Wessington Springs

Student-Led Scholarship Blood Drive Saves Lives in Wessington SpringsEditor and community, The Wessington Springs community once again showed its strong commitment to helping patients in need during the Sydney Richardson Scholarship Blood Drive, held on December 15.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

On Monday, I wrote my news, my daughter Candi Sails helped me. Delia picked it up from my hospital room. She brought me 4 frosted cookies; three snowmen and one deer, they are so cute!

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: WESSINGTON SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Greetings from the Wessington Springs School District.At this time at the Wessington Springs Schools, all the students are excited for the Holiday break that will begin soon. On Friday, December 19, school will be dismissed at 12:30 pm for the holiday break.

Foothills News: “Cuppy’s Corner”

I am in the Wessington Springs Hospital as I write my news this Monday morning – being treated for infection in my varicose veins.I had beef stroganoff, carrots and sauce on Monday, and I worked on my Christmas letter.Tuesday Pastor Cheri stopped in to visit. I had a chicken dinner and carrot cake.

Ode to Frank

If I’m being truthful, I thought I was going to get to most of the following content the first week I started my hunting and fishing stories. You would think I would know better by now.