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From tragedy comes healing as family meets lung transplant recipient

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From tragedy comes healing as family meets lung transplant recipient

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Editor's note: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. FARGO — With bitter spring winds howling and rain clouds looming above, Jean Schuster gently placed a stethoscope onto the chest of Robbie Knutson, looked him in the eyes, and asked him to take a deep breath. Through tears, she stood on the s…Read Article

Alternate route to WSHS graduation ceremony announced

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Alternate route to WSHS graduation ceremony announced

Construction on 2nd Street between Wessington Springs High and Elementary Schools prompted the school district to announce alternative routes, outlined in blue, for the May 17, 3 p.m. commencement ceremony.Read Article

WSHS Ag Shop Renovation Project Awarded to C. Eagle Construction

Thoughtful and lengthy discussion ensued for over 90 minutes when the Wessington Springs School District Board of Education met in special session Monday, April 28, 2025 to discuss bids for the Ag Shop Renovation, and Ag Shop Addition.Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

County Commissioners Lift Burn Ban

During a meeting as the County Board of Equalization held on Monday, April 28, the Jerauld County Commissioners voted to lift the burn ban that has been in place in Jerauld County since the end of last month.Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

WSVFD: Jerauld Co. Burn Ban Continues

Despite the inconvenience of responding to a fire in the middle of an annual Wessington Springs Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) fundraiser at the fire hall, WSVFD Fire Chief Eric Schroeder said firefighters are prepared to respond to the call at any time, day or night. What is frustrating, however, is when blazes are caused by controlled burns during a county-wide burn ban, as was the case of two fires Saturday morning, April 19, 2025.Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

Wessington Springs Designated as a Tree City USA

In celebration and recognition of Wessington Springs receiving designation as a Tree City USA, a community event is planned for Arbor Day, Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. Members of the Tree Committee (part of the Wessington Springs Park & Rec board) include Tom Dean, Gary Blue, Jim Headley and Jerry Higgins Jr.Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

Bids for Ag Shop Renovation Due Next Week

Needed Updates Plus Ag Lab Addition Included in Project Scope Following a presentation given by Ciavarella Design at a special school board meeting held on March 31, 2025, the Wessington Springs School District Board of Education voted to move forward with bid documents on an estimated $1.3 million renovation to the Vo-Ag Shop at Wessington Springs High School. Presenting at the meeting about the scope of work were architects Kevin Gunslinger an…Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

Behind The Scenes Of "Cinderella"

The countless hours of hard work Wessington Springs High School (WSHS) students put in for two months came together this weekend. Practicing every day but Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. paid off with a packed house each night last weekend. As an onstage participant, watching the show evolve was something cool to see, and shows all of us how hard work pays off.Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

City of Wessington Springs Election Results -4/8/25 (Uncanvassed)

Uncanvassed results from the City of Wessington Springs election follows: Ward 2 (1-year term)Layton Schimke - 43Beth MagistroWessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

Firefighters honor fallen Wessington Springs fireman

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WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. (KELO) -- People in Wessington Springs are still mourning the loss of two people killed in a house fire. The fire started on March 27th, and the bodies of Assistant Fire Chief Michial Brodkorb and his partner Tiffany Knipfer were found by authorities the next day. Wildlife photographer Jim Brandenberg dies At Brodkorb's funeral Saturday, the community honored the fallen firefighter. There was a long line of fire tr…Wessington Springs · Wessington Springs Read Article

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