Class of 2026 Honored During Saturday Commencement Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wessington Springs High School graduates tossed their mortarboards high and far last week in celebration of the Class of 2026’s commencement.Upholding True Dakotan tradition with each year’s WSHS graduating class, the newspaper asked the seniors where they wanted their cap-tossing photo taken.News
Area Memorial Day Schedule
News Staff
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026: Salem Cemetery Memorial Day Service at Salem Cemetery will be held Sunday,...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wessington Springs Middle/High School Academic Awards
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Freshmen Wyatt Arhart - Algebra I Top Academic Taryn Bartel - Agriculture Education Freshman Top...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
True Dakotan Publishes Special Three-Section Graduation Edition Honoring Area Seniors
Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
The latest edition of the True Dakotan is one of the newspaper’s largest of the year — a special...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sports
Young Spartans Continue to Raise the Bar
Track Head Coach Becky Krueger
On Monday, May 11, 2026, the 7/8th graders traveled to Parkston to participate in their last JH...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
WS Track Athletes Earn Wins, Medals at Busy Week of Competition
Track And Field Coach Becky Krueger
On Monday, May 4, 2026, the 7/8th graders went to Huron to participate in 281 JH Track and Field...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Warbird Golfers Turn in Big Week at 281 Tournament
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Wolsey-Wessington golfers delivered a strong showing at the 281 Tournament, with standout...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Feature
Traveling with the True Dakotan: Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?
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Where in the World Has Your Newspaper Been?
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1st grade Shown with Principal for the hour Will Arhart and Quinten Christensen, AR award recipients are: Harper Sealey, Leelin Polly, McCrae Nickels, Harvey Cashman, Lucy Cashman, Aurora Olson, Harlowe Harmdierks. Not pictured: August Getman.
Hometown Hero Returns to Encourage Young Readers
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Quinten Christensen, a Wessington Springs High School graduate, hometown football standout and...
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Celebrating the students, families and communities behind the Class of 2026
Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
This year marks something new and meaningful for the True Dakotan senior section.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026