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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
The Wessington Springs True Dakotan serves the readers of Jerauld County, as well as the surrounding areas in Beadle, Sanborn, Hand, Buffalo, Brule, and Aurora counties.
It also serves as the official publication, printing legal notices for: Jerauld County, City of Wessington Springs, Town of Alpena, Town of Lane, Wessington Springs Independent School District.
AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPER
The True Dakotan has received various awards from the state’s newspaper association, as well as community service awards.
The paper received the “Business of the Year” award from the Wessington Springs Area Development Corp. in 1999; Wessington Springs school district “Partner in Education” award in 1995; along with other community awards for public service.
Duke and Craig have been honored for their photography and writing skills from the South Dakota Press Association, including:
Best Local Column – 1988
Best Feature Photograph – 1990
Best Photo Series – 1991
Best Sports Reporting – 1991
Best News Series – 1992
Best Spot News Photograph – 1992
Best News Story – 1994
Best Editorial – 1995
Best Sports Column – 1999
Public Service Award – 1999
As well as many second, third and honorable mention awards
OTHER INFORMATION:
Email address: truedakotan@sbtc.net
Telephone: (605) 539-1281
Fax: (605) 539-9315
Address: 112 East Main, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
P.O. Address: P.O. Box T
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
Published weekly by: Wenzel Bros. Publishing Co.
Day: Tuesday
Deadline (for the current week): Noon Monday (or before)
Subscription: Out of State $45.00 / South Dakota address: $37.10 tax)
Classified ads: $6.00 ($5.50 if paid at time of order) 25 words or less (additional words 10c each)
Card of thanks: $6.50 ($6.00 if paid at time of order) 50 words or less (additional words 10c each)
Circulation: 1,400 (approx.)
Advertising rate: $4.10 per col. Inch








