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Bench at Ball Field Dedicated in Memory of Local Man Alec Schmidt.

Bench at Ball Field Dedicated in Memory of Local Man Alec Schmidt.

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Bench at Ball Field Dedicated in Memory of Local Man Alec Schmidt

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Earlier this summer, the former and current mayors of Wessington Springs gathered with local man Todd Schmidt to dedicate a special bench at the ball field in memory of Schmidt’s son Alec who passed away on December 27, 2023.“The park bench was made in honor of Alec’s life.
Shown after round one victory at the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament are, left to right, back row: Trevor Kennobie, three pick up players from Plankinton, Parker DeJean, Mason Schelske, Isaac Kolousek, Landon Cleveland, Camden Jost, Tyson Lein, Joe Butterfield. Front row, left to right: Blake Larson, Dylan Schimke, Clay Olinger, Coy Fastnacht, Dalton Mogck, Lucas VanEnglenburg, Terrek Butterfiled, Cade Mohling, Cale Mohling, Drew Olinger.

Shown after round one victory at the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament are, left to right, back row: Trevor Kennobie, three pick up players from Plankinton, Parker DeJean, Mason Schelske, Isaac Kolousek, Landon Cleveland, Camden Jost, Tyson Lein, Joe Butterfield. Front row, left to right: Blake Larson, Dylan Schimke, Clay Olinger, Coy Fastnacht, Dalton Mogck, Lucas VanEnglenburg, Terrek Butterfiled, Cade Mohling, Cale Mohling, Drew Olinger.

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Owls Punch Ticket to State, Finish 12-6 on Season

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
After defeating the Chamberlain Mallards 11-0 on Tuesday, July 30, the Springs Owls punched their ticket to the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament, held August 7 - 18 at Caldwell Park in Mitchell.
Axle Kurth and can’t contain his excitement during the kid fun run at the fire hall. He is shown with one of the event organizers Lori Van Den Oever.

Axle Kurth and can’t contain his excitement during the kid fun run at the fire hall. He is shown with one of the event organizers Lori Van Den Oever.

Small But Mighty Group Gather for Weskota Walk and Run

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Seven runners lined up at the starting line of the Annual Weskota 5K to kick off the Saturday of Foothills Days. 
Springs Country Club Women’s League Holds Tumbleweed Open

Springs Country Club Women’s League Holds Tumbleweed Open

Springs Country Club Women’s League Holds Tumbleweed Open

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The Tumbleweed Open was held on July 29 with 27 two-women teams participating. Two separate tournaments were held: the Saddles started at 2 p.m. and played 18 holes. The Spurs started at 5 p.m. and joined the Saddles for a 9-hole tournament.
Lawson Fagerhaug during goat tail untying action at the NLBRA National Finals Rodeo. PHOTO COURTESY BY PHIFER/RODEO BUM

Lawson Fagerhaug during goat tail untying action at the NLBRA National Finals Rodeo. PHOTO COURTESY BY PHIFER/RODEO BUM

Local Youth Finishes 10th in World at NLBRA National Finals Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Local youth Lawson Fagerhaug earned some hefty hardware at the NationalLittle Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA) National Finals Rodeo held June 30 to July 6, 2024 at Lazy E Arena, Guthrie, OK, bringing home his first ever buckle at a national finals, collecting two Tres Rios Silver short go...
A portion of the more than 100 contestants at last Thursday’s Wessington Springs Foothills Playdays pose for a photo in the arena before continuing on with the evening’s events. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

A portion of the more than 100 contestants at last Thursday’s Wessington Springs Foothills Playdays pose for a photo in the arena before continuing on with the evening’s events. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

WS Foothills Playdays Continues to Draw Huge Crowds to Springs

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
In her third year of hosting play days in Wessington Springs, Kaycee Coleman continues providing fun opportunities for children of all ages.“I started doing this three years ago for the kids.
Caroline Witte during goat tying.

Caroline Witte during goat tying.

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Foothills Rodeo 2024 Draws Record Crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
With over 200 contestants forcing the need for additional sections in both Ladies Breakaway and Bull Riding, the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo guaranteed attendees lots of action...and boy did rodeo fans show up in numbers, filling the grandstands and lining the arena.  
PHOTO COURTESY CHUCK MINER Recent Wessington Springs High School graduate, Raylee Fagerhaug qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo for goat tying.

PHOTO COURTESY CHUCK MINER Recent Wessington Springs High School graduate, Raylee Fagerhaug qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo for goat tying.

Fagerhaug Earns Right to Represent SD at NHSFR

Riley Roduner / True Dakotan
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
At this year’s South Dakota High School Rodeo state finals, held June 13-15 at Fort Pierre, a new group of champions earned the right to represent South Dakota later this month at the national finals.
Shown left to right are Gloria Vavra, Summer Senska, JR Hine, Jace Kolousek and Becky Thompson.

Shown left to right are Gloria Vavra, Summer Senska, JR Hine, Jace Kolousek and Becky Thompson.

First Summer Session of Youth Golf Clinic Held at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The final session of a new youth golf clinic was held Monday for 1013 year old youth with a tournament to cap off the month-long session.AwardsLongest Drive: Summer Senska; Closest to Pin: Jace Kolousek; Longest Putt: JR Hine.
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