The 2024 281 All-Conference Girls Basketball Selections were announced this week with three Spartans earning honors. Avery Orth (top photo) was named to the first team and Alyssa Grohs (above left) and Carissa Scheel were named to the second team. TRUE DAKOTAN FILE PHOTOS
A large group of 14 Pony Hills wrestlers made their way across the mat at regions last week with a dozen of the local student athletes advancing to state. Wrestlers will head to The Monument in Rapid City March 15-17 to compete at the state level. Shown back row, left to right: Kaddilac Coleman (…
After more than five decades in the work force, Kelly Larson was issued a mayoral commemoration to celebrate his retirement. Larson's journey from a 10-year-old fourth grader working at Larry’s Red Owl grocery store to his tenure at the county was commemorated in a heartfelt ceremony organized by…
SACOTA announced this week that it will sponsor and welcome Artist in Residence Dylan Lewis the week of March 18-22, 2024. He will work with Wessington Springs 4-6 graders in Mrs. Fastnacht’s music class. Students will learn the song writing process along with playing their ukuleles during this…
Week 9, the final week in the state legislature was a lot of hurry up and wait. The final week consists of conference committees where the House and Senate passed different versions of the same bill and they have to iron out the differences. Even though the session is over, with the exception of…
We finished the final week of this year’s Le g i s l a t ive Session. As always, the final week of session is a flurry of activity, especially in the Joint Committee on Appropriations. This week we finished budget setting for Bureau of Finance and Management, Department of Education, Board of…
This past week was not only the last week of the 99th legislative session but it also marked my final one in the South Dakota Legislature. Reflecting on my tenure serving District 20 in Pierre, I find myself reminiscing about the time spent here and the remarkable individuals I've had the privilege…
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., March 13: French dip with au jus & cheese, vegetable, sweet potato, fruit. Thurs., March 14: Tator tot casserole, green beans, bun, fruit. Fri., March 15…
American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the North Apartments dining room. Bring your list of hours.
Letter to the Editor,
On Monday, February 19 my husband and I attended the Farm, Home & Health Show. We were very impressed as it was the best one we have been to. There were lots of vendors, very well organized and the 4-H kids did an exceptional job serving lunch. Kudos to the new organizer…