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The Isabel Community Center’s HVAC system is in need of an upgrade or portions of the building may not be heated this winter. Town officials are actively seeking a contractor. Topic File Photo

The Isabel Community Center’s HVAC system is in need of an upgrade or portions of the building may not be heated this winter. Town officials are actively seeking a contractor. Topic File Photo

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Isabel board rejects proposed bid for community center HVAC

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Isabel Board of Trustees last week rejected a proposal from a Caputa company to upgrade the heating and cooling system in the community center, saying the bid was much too high.Initial estimates from Sichmeller Engineering of Aberdeen put the project cost between $350,000 and $500,000.

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School board handles more personnel matters

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Timber Lake School Board last week finalized the results of the June 3 election and dealt with a number of personnel matters, which is typical during summer break.The election canvass showed just 333 or 28.1 percent of the school district’s 1,184 registered voters cast their ballot for two,...
Pioneer Days party set June 26-29 in Dupree

Pioneer Days party set June 26-29 in Dupree

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Pioneer Days party set June 26-29 in Dupree

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The community of Dupree is gearing up for its annual Pioneer Days celebration, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 26-29.This year’s event will have something for everyone - from a card tournament and bingo to rodeo - including the annual Little Miss Pioneer Days Pageant and more.The...

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Two found dead in Eagle Butte home, FBI handling investigation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is handling the investigation into the deaths of two people discovered at a residence in the Badger Park area of Eagle Butte last Tuesday, June 10.Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Chief Charles Red Crow said his department responded to a call at...

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Suicidal man safely talked down from Eagle Butte elevator

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Chief Charles Red Crow said quick-thinking, professionalism, and compassion were displayed by law enforcement officers on Monday, June 16, who were able to talk a man down from the top of a grain elevator, where he had climbed and was exhibiting suicidal...
For the second year, South Dakota Emergency Medical Services for Children partnered with local Pediatric Champions and driver’s education instructors to present “Choices, Chances, Decisions (CCD)” and “Stop The Bleed (STB)” curriculum last Thursday, June 5, at the Timber Lake School. Above, Dewey County Deputy Chandler Ross teaches students how to apply a tourniquet during the Stop the Bleed program.

For the second year, South Dakota Emergency Medical Services for Children partnered with local Pediatric Champions and driver’s education instructors to present “Choices, Chances, Decisions (CCD)” and “Stop The Bleed (STB)” curriculum last Thursday, June 5, at the Timber Lake School. Above, Dewey County Deputy Chandler Ross teaches students how to apply a tourniquet during the Stop the Bleed program.

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Area firefighters work overnight to control hay bale fire north of TL

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Timber Lake Fire Department, with the help of volunteer firefighters from five other communities, battled a fire Sunday night and into Monday at the Jim and Patrick Maher ranch north of Timber Lake.Timber Lake Fire Chief Shad Bollinger said fire crews were on the scene for 29 hours and continue...

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State DPS issues warning regarding traffic ticket scam

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents about a scam text message campaign circulating across the state that falsely claims recipients owe traffic ticket fines and face legal action if they do not pay immediately.These messages are not legitimate.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale May 2812:43 a.m. responded to a domestic assault at the Grand River Casino.6:21 p.m. responded to a car vs. deer accident on Highway 12, nine miles east of McIntosh.9:14 p.m. assisted BIA Police with a traffic stop on Highway 63, two miles north of McLaughlin.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Dewey County, Timber Lake May 1Trystin Rathbun, 29, of Casper, WY, failed to stop or slow down for school bus. Fine and costs $132.50 May 2Rebecca Hofer, 27, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 May 7David Larson, 33, of Clearbrook, MN, speeding.
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