Lisa Anne Bergeleen, 45, of Wessington Springs, SD passed away suddenly at Avera McKennan Hospital on Wednesday, April 24. Funeral services are pending and will be held with Basham Funeral Home in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.
A ceremony honoring 50 years of continuous American Legion dedication was held last Thursday in honor of two Willman-Fee Post 14 members Dayle Winter and Lloyd Kraft.
Both lifetime members, the men were recognized for 50 years of membership and presented a certificate and a pin by Post Commander…
Servant-leader. Mentor. Positive example. Champion for farmers. Dedicated legislator. Great man. Public servant. South Dakota treasure.
As the tributes from across the community, state and nation poured in following the news of Jim Burg’s passing on April 16, it became clear that his passion for…
On Monday, April 15, 2024, teams blew into Spartan Stadium to participate in the junior high track & field meet. Athletes competed in the 7th grade or 8th grade division. If a school used an 8th grade runner to complete a relay team, they competed in the 8th grade division even though three…
PHOTO COURTESY WSHS
In a ceremony held at Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) earlier this month, school administration announced that WSHS senior, Abby Kolousek has committed to signing on with the track and field team at Northern State University after graduation. Kolousek currently runs mid-…
The South Dakota State Fair announced a significant expansion for 2024, shifting the official start date from Thursday to Wednesday, adding a day to the fair. Fair officials say the change will accommodate all livestock shows within the week of the fair and provide a more enriching and complete…
Wessington Springs Elementary School student Mesa Rasmussen recently competed at the Mega Gymnastics state meet in Rapid City. Rasmussen earned first place on the vault and 7th place on bars. Her team of four gymnasts placed 9th out of 18 teams. Overall, Rasmussen was 10th for her silver division…
The Wessington Springs Junior High Rodeo Team competed in two regional rodeos over the weekend in Rapid City, SD.
RESULTS: Round 1 - Breakaway roping, Londyn Mikkelson 3rd, Wyatt Fagerhaug 10th. Goat tying, Londyn Mikkelson 5th. Performance 2 - Breakaway roping boys, Wyatt Fagerhaug 4th, Hunter…
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…
Tribute to Jim Burg
Dear Editor and readers of the True Dakotan, With the passing of Jim Burg, our community, as well as our state and the nation, has lost a leader, a dedicated public servant and a friend to basically everyone he met. Jim was a politician through and through but he was one who…
