Poll workers assist voters Tuesday morning at the Jerauld County Ag Building in Wessington Springs during South Dakota’s Republican Primary Election. Election officials remind voters that multiple ballot styles are being used this year based on party registration and residence, leading to some confusion at polling places.

Poll workers assist voters Tuesday morning at the Jerauld County Ag Building in Wessington Springs during South Dakota’s Republican Primary Election. Election officials remind voters that multiple ballot styles are being used this year based on party registration and residence, leading to some confusion at polling places.

Multiple Ballots Creating Confusion for Some Voters in Tuesday’s Primary Election

Kristi Hine / True Dakotan
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Jerauld County election officials are reminding residents that several different ballot styles are...
Memorial Day ceremonies across the area brought generations together to honor fallen service members and preserve their stories for the future

Memorial Day ceremonies across the area brought generations together to honor fallen service members and preserve their stories for the future

Memory Lives Through Community

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Memorial Day ceremonies held across the area Monday shared a common purpose: ensuring the sacrifices of fallen service members are never forgotten.

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Wessington Springs FCCLA members are shown at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Shown back row, left to right are: Lily Roesler, Drake Tobin, Micah Orth, Grayson Finn, Cole Wenzel, Londyn Mikkelson, Emmitt Feistner. MIDDLE ROW: Sutten Jensen, Tierney Knipfer, Kendall Kolousek, Katie Hernandez, Kenzie Kolousek, Tenley Olinger, Eiza Ciciliano, Jalene Reiner. FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Braun, Mercedes Jones, Tregen Jensen, Sydney Richardson, Hayes Havlik. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE MOHLING)

Wessington Springs FCCLA members are shown at the 2026 State Leadership Conference. Shown back row, left to right are: Lily Roesler, Drake Tobin, Micah Orth, Grayson Finn, Cole Wenzel, Londyn Mikkelson, Emmitt Feistner. MIDDLE ROW: Sutten Jensen, Tierney Knipfer, Kendall Kolousek, Katie Hernandez, Kenzie Kolousek, Tenley Olinger, Eiza Ciciliano, Jalene Reiner. FRONT ROW: Kaitlyn Braun, Mercedes Jones, Tregen Jensen, Sydney Richardson, Hayes Havlik. PHOTO COURTESY CHARLOTTE MOHLING)

FCCLA Members Earn Honors at State Leadership Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members of the Wessington Springs FCCLA chapter earned individual recognition, competitive awards...
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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.

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

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Quinten Christensen, a Wessington Springs High School graduate, hometown football standout and...
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