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12 hrs ago | South Dakota State

Wessington Springs: Flowing with History

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

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Related Topix: Pierre, SD, Jerauld County, SD, South Dakota

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Rapid City Journal

Army to check bombing ranges

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.

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Related Topix: Fort Thompson, SD, Miller, SD

Wed Jul 09, 2008

The Plainsman

Woonsocket celebrates 125th

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

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Related Topix: Woonsocket, SD

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Argus Leader

Official urges fix for S.D. tax refund system

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.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

The Plainsman

Teen faces trial in assault case

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

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Related Topix: Woonsocket, SD, Sanborn County, SD

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Plainsman

Huge parade keeps party rolling along in Alpena

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

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Related Topix: Wolsey, SD, Alpena, SD

Fri Jun 20, 2008

The Plainsman

Alpena's 125th anniversary celebration starts Friday

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

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Related Topix: Alpena, SD

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Plainsman

Gibson, Burg win District 22 primary race

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 ...

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Related Topix: Huron, SD, US News, Hillary Clinton, US Politics

Sat May 31, 2008

ArgusLeader.com

Cameras focus on rural hospitals

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

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Sioux Falls Metro, Sioux Falls, SD, Yankton, SD

Wed May 28, 2008

Tri-State Neighbor

Snow Dresses

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 ...

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Related Topix: Sioux Falls Metro, Sioux Falls, SD

Mon May 26, 2008

The Plainsman

District 22 Democratic candidates in House race answer questions

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

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Related Topix: Jerauld County, SD, Hand County, SD, Pierre, SD, Huron, SD, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy

Sat May 17, 2008

The Plainsman

Election forum slated for Monday night

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.

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Related Topix: Huron, SD

Tue May 13, 2008

The Plainsman

Many area primary races June 3

“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

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Related Topix: Sanborn County, SD, Huron, SD, Beadle County, SD, Hyde County, SD, Highmore, SD

Fri May 09, 2008

The Plainsman

Student charged with assault

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

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Related Topix: Woonsocket, SD, Sanborn County, SD

Tue May 06, 2008

The Plainsman

Candidates for state House make their case

“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

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Related Topix: Beadle County, SD, Huron, SD

Sun May 04, 2008

The Plainsman

Forum discusses role of citizens in legislative process

“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

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Related Topix: Huron, SD, South Dakota, Pierre, SD

Fri May 02, 2008

TurboMachinery International

Babcock & Brown Completes Financing and Begins Construction of South Dakota Wind Farm

“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

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Madison, SD

Thu Apr 24, 2008

KSFY-TV Sioux Falls

Leaders Dedicate South Dakota's Latest Wind Farm

“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

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Related Topix: Lead, SD, South Dakota, US Politics, US News, John Thune, US Senate, Republican, Stephanie Herseth, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Apr 21, 2008

The Plainsman

Scouts gather for Scout-a-Rama

“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

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Related Topix: Carter, SD, Wolsey, SD, Miller, SD, Tabor, SD

Sat Apr 19, 2008

The Plainsman

Recount to be filed in Woonsocket City Council race

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

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Related Topix: Kimball, SD, Woonsocket, SD, Wessington, SD

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Wessington Springs, South Dakota is located in Jerauld County. Zip codes in Wessington Springs, SD include 57382.

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