Two weekly newspaper couples were inducted into the South Dakota Newspaper Hall of Fame on Friday, April 26, during the 141st South Dakota NewsMedia Association (SDNA) convention in Huron. Gayle A.

While many people appreciate the talent it takes to create a beautiful floriculture design, few are aware of the nitty-gritty details and knowledge it takes to win the FFA floriculture competition at the state level and advance to the national competition. This year, the Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) team comprised of seniors, Alyssa Grohs and Carissa Scheel, junior, Mariah Messmer, sophomore, Mercedes Jones and freshman, Anna Arhart were able to do just that.

In this print and e-edition, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota. Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year.

Springs Area Council of the Arts (SACOTA) holds its membership drive each year during the month of May. The group depends on annual memberships to support its programs during the year. Individuals and businesses who contribute in this manner are providing a financial foundation that makes it possible for SACOTA to present quality concerts and other events for the community and surrounding area at very affordable prices.

A special Arbor Day presentation was held at Wessington Springs Elementary School Monday to celebrate the holiday that encourages the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees while honoring the memory of WSES student Reba Carothers.

Jerauld Conservation District (JCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th Annual Stewardship Week from April 28 – May 5, 2024. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.”

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 as well as Sunday afternoon April 28. Wessington Springs actors had the crowd rolling with laughter as they displayed their many talents during the performance of the comedy.

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.