True Dakotan

06/18/2026

The Springs Country Club announced today that Sunday's Father's Day Tournament will tee off at 12 p.m. due to a rain-filled morning forecast. Instead of lunch, supper will be served

06/18/2026

Farmland Building Supply welcomed customers and their families to its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, June 3, serving burgers, beans, chips, cookies and refreshments as a thank you for the community's continued support.

The event, held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., drew a strong turnout, with approximately 160 burgers served.

Farmland Building Supply Board Member Dean Duxbury said the meal is traditionally held after the busy spring season.

“Every year we have an appreciation meal during the spring, once everybody’s hopefully done planting,” Duxbury said. “You get done calving, planting’s done, we got some rain. It’s just kind of a get-together to say thank you for supporting the lumber yard.”

Read more at the link https://www.truedakotan.com/news-newsletters/farmland-building-supply-hosts-customer-appreciation-meal

06/18/2026

After years of delays, detours and frustration, the long-awaited 2nd Street project in Wessington Springs reached a major milestone Tuesday as crews applied the roadway's permanent Otta Seal surface.

While a few intersections remain to be completed following the city's separate water main project, residents and businesses are finally seeing the finish line.

Read the full timeline and story in this week's True Dakotan

https://www.truedakotan.com/news-newsletters/long-last-2nd-street-surface-installed-after-years-delays

06/17/2026

This week's True Dakotan has landed in mailboxes, inboxes and newsstands across the area today -- be sure to check out all the stories about our communities.

Inside:
- The long-awaited 2nd Street project in Springs reaches a major milestone
- County Line Bar and Bites in Wessington opens its doors
- Leap to Lane returns Saturday with new attractions
- Plus summer scenes from around the area, local scholarship recipients, community events and more.

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06/13/2026

Most people see the can bin. Few see what it takes to empty it.
Twice each year, local students and FFA members volunteer to help the Wessington Springs Shriners empty the community’s aluminum can recycling bin. It’s a messy job, but the effort helps raise funds for the Shriners’ work supporting children and families.
The recycling bin also provides the area’s only local recycling opportunity, giving residents a way to recycle while supporting a good cause.
Thank you to the students, volunteers and everyone who saves their cans throughout the year. Check out the next print and e-edition for more information and photos about this project

06/12/2026

What was expected to be a 15-year loan has been paid off in just two years thanks to community support, local fundraising efforts and a final donation from the Wolsey Senior Citizen Center Incorporated.

Read the full story in this week's True Dakotan or log in to read at the link

What was expected to be a 15-year loan has been paid off in just two years thanks to community support, local fundraising efforts and a final donation from the Wolsey Senior Citizen Center Incorporated.

06/10/2026

Last night’s storm blew across the region, delaying work for construction crews in Wessington Springs this morning and temporarily closing Springs Country Club due to wet conditions. According to weather recorder Kathy Voorhees, Springs received 1.4” of rain.

What did you get in your rain gauge?

06/05/2026

A veteran paraprofessional with more than five decades of service and three elementary teachers known for their dedication to students have been recognized with the Wessington Springs School District’s highest staff honors.

Renee Hurley was named Support Staff of the Year, while Niki Hainy, Sarah Larson and Kim Orth were selected as Teachers of the Year. The awards were announced during a staff appreciation event held last month at the Wessington Springs Recreation Center.

Read the story, including comments submitted through the nomination process, at the link:
https://www.truedakotan.com/news-newsletters/district-recognizes-four-educators-impact-students

06/05/2026

Severe weather forecasted tonight. Current conditions north of Wessington Springs. Be aware of quickly changing conditions

06/04/2026

During the inaugural Sunset on Main event in Wessington Springs on May 21, businesses, vendors and organizations welcomed residents and visitors for an evening of shopping, food and community activities throughout the business district.

Click the link for the full photo gallery

https://www.truedakotan.com/news-newsletters/inaugural-sunset-main-draws-crowd-downtown-wessington-springs