Wessington Springs News

PIERRE, S.D. Take a trip to Wessington Springs this summer, a small town rooted in the history of South Dakota.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to check for unexploded ordnance at World War II bombing and gunnery practice ranges near Wessington Springs and Fort Thompson.

Thousands of people swarmed the streets and recreation areas here Friday on the second day of the town's 125th birthday party.

South Dakota is on pace to owe $20 million in refunds of sales and contractors taxes for large agriculture and business centers, the state budget officer says.

An 18-year-old Woonsocket man will go on trial in September for a felony aggravated assault charge involving a baseball bat.

One of the largest parades in the history of the community moved down Main Street Saturday to celebrate the town's 125th anniversary.

The Wildcat Golf Tournament will be held Friday to kick off the 125th anniversary celebration for the Alpena community.

Rep. Quinten Burg of Wessington Springs and Peggy Gibson of Huron emerged as the winners of Tuesday's District 22 Democratic House primary contest, defeating former legislator and city commissioner Ron Volesky ...

A new telehealth venture by Avera Health could help ease a looming physician shortage in South Dakota.

Beverly Sorensen and Bernice Nafe purchased these parkas at the downtown variety store in Wessington Springs, S.D., in the mid-1940s. They had board and room at the Dick Shepherd home while teaching at the ...

Democrats in legislative District 22 will go to the polls June 3 to decide a House race featuring incumbent Rep.

An election forum featuring the three Democratic candidates running in the June 3 primary for District 22 House seats will be held Monday in the City Commission Room at the Municipal Building in Huron.

“Some people are switching parties and a few 18-year-olds are registering to vote”

Voters in six of the seven Heartland Region counties will go to the polls June 3. The primaries include two legislative races - Districts 22 and 23. via The Plainsman

A judge on Tuesday released an 18-year-old Woonsocket man on a personal recognizance bond after he was charged with hitting an 18-year-old Wessington Springs man in the head with a baseball bat early Sunday ... via The Plainsman

“I try to say what I have to say and get to the point because I respect the people of that body, and I respect their time”

Three District 22 Democrats running in next month's primary to advance to the November election want to be part of the statewide party's effort to make gains in both the House and Senate. via The Plainsman

“It's important that the public pays attention to what's going on”

In a representative democracy, voters elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf but the public also has a responsibility to be involved, Sen. via The Plainsman

“The start of construction at Wessington Springs Wind Project marks a major milestone in a development process that started from scratch three years ago”

Construction has begun on the wind farm, which is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of the year. via TurboMachinery International

“We've been wanting wind energy for a long time. And when Minnesota went in with it, we couldn't figure out why South Dakota wouldn't go in with it a long time ago.”

We make jokes about it, we curse it. But there's no question, there's plenty of wind in South Dakota. via KSFY-TV Sioux Falls

“This also helps the Scouts earn points toward a Pioneer Merit Badge”

Two Miller brothers, Carter and Jared Kindle, finished first and second in the Pinewood Derby race held Saturday during the Pheasant Council Scout-a-Rama in the Woonsocket National Guard Armory. via The Plainsman

Anita Bezpaletz, who is seeking to finish out the remaining one-year term on the Woonsocket City Council seat previously held by her deceased husband, said Tuesday she plans to file for a recount. via The Plainsman