Underground work began Tuesday as a Menning Excavating crew, shown above, worked on installing new water mains at the corner of College Avenue and 2nd Street. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Construction Season Begins in Springs

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Construction is officially underway on one of two longdiscussed infrastructureprojects slated to be completed this spring and summer. Underground work began Tuesday as a Menning Excavating crew, shown above, worked on installing new water mains at the corner of College Avenue and 2nd Street. Among…

WESSINGTON SPRINGS ROCS DINING SERVICES

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In person dining at the Senior Center or call in for delivery or pick-up. Please contact Marla at 539-9331. Meals served daily 12 p.m. Wed., May 1: Spaghetti with meat sauce, side salad, garlic bread, applesauce. Thurs., May 2: Fish sandwich, broccoli, baked beans, pears. Fri., May 3: Chicken…
The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 13.

Spring Clean Up Day Scheduled in Wessington Springs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, spring clean up to-do lists grow lengthy in a hurry. The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 13. City employees will pick up tree branches, white goods (appliances), furniture, and carpet. The municipality requests that all…
Drought concerns began to wash away following steady rains over the weekend. Precipitation from Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 29 totaled 3.08.” T

April Showers Bring... Over Five Inches of Rain for the Month

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Drought concerns began to wash away following steady rains over the weekend. Precipitation from Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 29 totaled 3.08.” Total rainfall for the month of April rounds out at 5.08” according to official weather recorder for Wessington Springs, Kathy Voorhees. Breaking down…
Mid Dakota Bus Tour Postponed to May 22

Mid Dakota Bus Tour Postponed to May 22

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Mid Dakota bus tour originally scheduled for May 1 has been postponed to May 22. Those interested in attending are encouraged to contact City Hall to sign up for the tour. Following last month’s City of Wessington Springs City Council vote to submit documents for funding a regional water…
Will Bruckner as Clyde, Peyton Walz as Sheriff Drake and Caroline Witte as Ms. Jennings.

WSHS Spring Play Delights Audiences with Comedy “The Cow Tippers”

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Three performances, one of which sold out completely, drew huge crowds of community, friends and family to enjoy “The Cow Tippers,” written by Eddie McPherson and performed by the Wessington Springs Drama Club. The 1905 Historic Opera House was the place to be during the evenings of April 26 and 27…
Spartans Find Success on the Road at Miller Booster Track and Field Meet

Spartans Find Success on the Road at Miller Booster Track and Field Meet

Track And Field Head Coach Becky Krueger
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Spartans traveled to Miller to participate in the Miller Booster Track & Field Meet. Grady Gran threw the shot put 39’ 4” to land in 6th place. Robbie Hine threw the shot 36’ 1”; Jaspur Gran threw 31’ 3”; and Holden Jackson threw 29’ 7”. The girls threw the…
The junior high team is shown, back row, left to right: JR Hine, Hudson Weber, Hunter Heezen, Nolan Schaller, Ryder Roduner, Cole Wenzel, Jaspur Gran, Will Jackson and Coach Pat Law. Front row, left to right: Rylan Fagerhaug, Chase Dunsmore, Paxton Walz, Ezra Anson and Jalene Reiner.

JV and Junior High Golf Teams Host Meet at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The next generation of Spartans golf hosted a junior high / junior varsity meet last week drawing 23 teams comprised of students across the region. Originally scheduled to host an additional meet Tuesday, April 30, wet conditions and rain showers moved the next home meet to Friday, May 3. Friday’s…

Senior Center Moments

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Wessington Springs Senior Citizen’s Center had a meeting on April 8, 2024. On April 7, bingo and a baked potato supper were enjoyed by many members of the community. The special events committee will be hosting bingo and a meal the first Sunday of every month with some exceptions. Since…

“Cuppys Corner”

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Darleen wrote her news Monday morning and Delia got it later in the forenoon. Darleen enjoyed the roast beef dinner and peach cobbler from the Manor kitchen. Monday evening Darleen watched the Minnesota Twins play the Chicago White Sox. The Twins won 7-0. Tuesday Darleen enjoyed the pork sandwich…

Donations that Make Life-Saving Differences

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Are you registered? It’s an election year, and voting is important. But we’re talking about organ donation. Registering as a donor is something you can do today that could save a life tomorrow. April is National Donate Life Month, an observance focusing national attention on the need for and…
Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Drought concerns began to wash away following steady rains over the weekend. Precipitation from…
News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Mid Dakota bus tour originally scheduled for May 1 has been postponed to May 22. Those…
News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024
The Wessington Springs School District and greater community mourn the loss of longtime Springs…
Underground work began Tuesday as a Menning Excavating crew, shown above, worked on installing new water mains at the corner of College Avenue and 2nd Street. KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN

Construction Season Begins in Springs

Construction is officially underway on one of two longdiscussed infrastructureprojects slated to be completed this spring and summer. Underground work began Tuesday as a Menning Excavating crew, shown above, worked on installing new water mains at the corner of College Avenue and 2nd Street.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

News 

The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean Up Day May 13.

Spring Clean Up Day Scheduled in Wessington Springs

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
As warmer weather draws residents outdoors, spring clean up to-do lists grow lengthy in a hurry. The City of Wessington Springs is planning its Spring Clean…
Will Bruckner as Clyde, Peyton Walz as Sheriff Drake and Caroline Witte as Ms. Jennings.

WSHS Spring Play Delights Audiences with Comedy “The Cow Tippers”

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Three performances, one of which sold out completely, drew huge crowds of community, friends and family to enjoy “The Cow Tippers,” written by Eddie McPherson…
During Stewardship Week, Jerauld Conservation District, along with State Forester, Nathan Kaffer, visited 5th grade students (shown above) at Wessington Springs Elementary School and the Spring Valley Colony to educate them on the importance of conservation.

Jerauld Conservation District Promotes Stewardship Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Jerauld Conservation District (JCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th Annual Stewardship…
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Sports 

Spartans Find Success on the Road at Miller Booster Track and Field Meet

Spartans Find Success on the Road at Miller Booster Track and Field Meet

Track And Field Head Coach Becky Krueger
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Spartans traveled to Miller to participate in the Miller Booster Track & Field Meet. Grady Gran threw the shot put 39’ 4”…
The junior high team is shown, back row, left to right: JR Hine, Hudson Weber, Hunter Heezen, Nolan Schaller, Ryder Roduner, Cole Wenzel, Jaspur Gran, Will Jackson and Coach Pat Law. Front row, left to right: Rylan Fagerhaug, Chase Dunsmore, Paxton Walz, Ezra Anson and Jalene Reiner.

JV and Junior High Golf Teams Host Meet at Springs Country Club

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The next generation of Spartans golf hosted a junior high / junior varsity meet last week drawing 23 teams comprised of students across the region. Originally…
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Last week, the Spartans hosted a varsity invitational on Thursday, where they claimed the boys’ title. Shown left to right are: Heyns Bothma, JD Thompson, Luke Larson, Blake Miller, Blake Larson, Brock Krueger, Taylor Braun, Kaitlyn Braun and Coach Regina Teveldal.

Varsity Golfers On Par For Successful Season

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Last Thursday on their home course in Wessington Springs, the Spartans claimed victory in a seven-team golf meet with a total score of 215. Following with 239…
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Feature 

Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True Dakotan that “some very good poems are coming out of my 8th grade unit.” With the students’ permission, she shared them with the newspaper for publication and can be viewed below.

Student Poets Recognized During National Poetry Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Just in time for National Poetry month celebrated in April across the country, Wessington Springs High School English teacher Devena Jackson informed the True…
Gathered with their fellow Wessington Springs FFA Chapter members, state-bound students display recent awards they’ve earned at area Career Development Events (CDEs). They are shown in the celebrated mural-lined FFA hallway leading to the vo-ag shop at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS). The mural, painted by WSHS alumna and former FFA member Kenzee Schafer, depicts the rich history of the local chapter’s FFA program.

Gearing Up for State Convention, Local FFA Chapter Celebrates Successful Season

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
On the heels of great success at recent Career Development Events (CDEs),WessingtonSprings FFA members, alongside Wessington Springs High School Ag Food and…
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Willman-Fee Unit 14 nominated Verla Barber as a candidate for Unit Member of the Year, resulting in being honored with Member of the Year title at the district level. PHOTOS COURTESY CONNIE MCLAUGHLIN

Verla Barber Named District American Legion Auxiliary Member of the Year

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Willman-Fee Unit 14 nominated Verla Barber as a candidate for Unit Member of the Year, resulting in being honored…
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