Wessington Springs & Jerauld County, South Dakota

A one-of-a-kind place in South Dakota, the Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage is a beautiful destination for locals and tourists alike.

In an effort to preserve the cowboy way of life, the annual Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train brings people from across the region for an epic ride in honor of South Dakota's Cowboy Troubadour.

In the 1880s, while Deadwood thrived on vice, Methodist minister A.B. Smart founded a town with a higher calling—it stayed dry for nearly 100 years. Those craving a drink? They made the trip from Wessington Springs down Whiskey Road to the “wet” town of Lane.

A new summer tradition in Wessington Springs, Rockin' Ribfest, brings the community together over music, drinks, and of course - ribs.

From the field to the classroom, FFA opens doors to all kinds of careers—not just farming. Meet the students and teachers from South Dakota’s most decorated chapter and see how it’s shaping their futures.

Dr. Thomas Dean dedicated decades to caring for Wessington Springs. Now, he shares with SDPB a heartfelt look at the town’s rich history and the land he’s long called home.

Come with SDPB to the Wessington Springs Shakespeare Gardens.

A devastating tornado hit the community of Wessington Springs on June 18, 2014. In this Dakota Life story from November of that year, we talk with community members on how they are trying to rebuild and move on from the tornado.

Authorities are investigating after two bodies were found following a house fire in Wessington Springs.

To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Wessington Springs and its origins.