Feb 22nd, 2012
by Craig Wenzel.
Wessington Springs elementary lower grades students celebrated the 100th day of school on Wednesday, February 1. As part of that celebration, the kids in kindergarten through third grade tried to collect 100 items for the local food pantry. They are a group of over-achievers as they brought in 124 items that will be taken to the local food pantry. “It shows what respectful and caring citizens we have at Wessington Springs Elementary,” said Becky Bell-Krueger. Shown is a representative from each of the participating classes. They are, from left: Kaden Wolter, second grade; Luke Knipfer, third grade; Marissa Dornbusch, kindergarten; Marlen Enriquez, first grade.
Feb 16th, 2012
by Craig Wenzel.
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
Black capped chickadees frequent wintertime bird feeders in Wessington Springs, SD
The Great Backyard Bird Count returns to South Dakota and the rest of the nation Feb. 17-20.
Millions of novice and accomplished bird watchers can make their love of nature count for science and for the future during the 15th annual count, led by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.
During Presidents’ Day weekend, anyone can count birds wherever they are and enter their results at www.birdsource.org/gbbc. The reports create a real-time picture of where birds are across the continent and contribute valuable information for science and conservation.
Feb 8th, 2012
by Craig Wenzel.
After more than three months of fall-like weather
Everyone knew that he was coming, but after extended autumn weather that lasted from September
until mid-January, Old Man Winter finally moved in around eastern South Dakota last week.
Cattle above are shown at the Fred and Mary Reiner farm east of Wessington Springs. Duke Wenzel/photo
Jan 31st, 2012
by Craig Wenzel.
TRUE DAKOTAN/DUKE -
Wessington Springs firemen fighting the prairie fire
Alpena fire truck swishes through the frame as Duke Wenzel shot a picture of the fire
The fire burned past the old Frank Hensley place and on over the hill to the east. Fire departments from Plankinton, Woonsocket and Alpena were also
Plankinton fire department came to help -- Duke Wenzel
Jan 27th, 2012
by Craig Wenzel.
TRUE DAKOTAN/DUKE WENZEL
The home of Dr. Jack and Joyce Krueger, on College Avenue in Wessington Springs, is being remodeled to accomodate Jack’s return.
The longtime Wessington Springs dentist suffered a stroke in December, and although showing good signs of recovery, still has some work to be done.
The work shown above, according to Joyce Krueger, is being done by Total Construction,
Workers at the Jack and Joyce Krueger home in Wessington Springs, are preparing the house so Jack can come home to the basement after suffering a stroke in December-2011. He is a longtime Wessington Springs dentist.
