Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

This column was written in collaboration with the Human Services Center and the Division of Behavioral Health.Have you ever felt especially tired, sad, or unmotivated during the winter months? If so, you’re not alone.

FSA Update: ARC, PLC deadline

The Corson, Dewey, Meade, Perkins & Ziebach County FSA offices would like to keep you informed of the following items important to USDA programs.

Timber Lake School Board Proceedings

THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE TIMBER LAKE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE TIMBER LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT 20-3, February 19, 2025 at 8:00 A. M.The board held a special meeting on February 19, 2025, at 8:00 am with members: Joe Locken, (Duane) Jake Kraft, Brandon Heck, Doug Lawrence and Tyrone Kraft present.

Stray Thoughts: Trolls

In Scandinavian mythology, trolls were forest creatures that harassed travelers as they moved from point to point along their journey.In modern times, someone puts out a social media post, ostensibly to entice friendly discussion.More and more, posts are put out as a way to start online arguments...

TL Elementary School staff accepts national award at Texas event

Representatives from the Timber Lake Elementary School traveled to Austin, TX, last week where they were officially recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School.The award, which is based on the outstanding academic achievement of students, was announced in January.

Timber Lake School selects new superintendent

Lori Enright of Mobridge has been hired as CEO/Superintendent/Special Education Director for the Timber Lake School. She will replace Dan Martin, who has been superintendent for the past nine years.

Triple R Ranch third annual fundraiser slated this Sunday

The Bluestem, a brother and sister bluegrass band from Elgin, ND, will be the entertainment at the third annual fundraiser for The Sanctuary from 4-8 p.m. at the Triple R Ranch, located 11 miles south of Isabel on Sunday, March 2.Besides live music, the event will feature a roast beef supper, a...

Timber Lake to host District 3 youth wrestling tourney

Hundreds of young wrestlers will converge on Timber Lake next Saturday, March 8, for the 2025 South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association (SDWCA) District 3 Wrestling Tournament at the Timber Lake School.This is the first time Timber Lake has hosted such an event.

Advertising tax won’t be used to lower property taxes

Last Friday, Feb. 21, members of the House State Affairs Committee admitted the need for property tax relief.

CRST not directly impacted by federal agency cuts ... yet

With the Trump Administration and Elon Musk laying off federal employees in growing numbers, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has not been impacted locally as of yet, according to Chairman Ryman LeBeau.In a statement issued Feb.14, LeBeau said tribal council representatives, local government...