Whiteout Warrior ...

The sixth grade class at McIntosh Elementary School was named a winner in the North Dakota Dept. of Transportation’s latest Name the Snowplow contest. The students chose WhiteoutWarrior, which will be placed on the snowplow. The students also got the opportunity to autograph a snowplow.

Charges against NDN Collective CEO dropped

Prosecutors in Pennington County have dismissed charges against a prominent Indigenous rights advocate.Charges stemming from a 2022 incident against Nick Tilsen, CEO and founder of NDN Collective, have been dropped, the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s office announced Monday.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMarch 92:27 p.m. received a report of a fire alarm at a business in McLaughlin. It was found to be a false alarm.March 129:38 a.m. received a report of a possible sexual assault against a minor in the McIntosh area. Report was sent to BIA Police.3:58 p.m.

Correction

An article in last week’s Topic (March 19, 2026) stated that Elementary Principal Sarah Schweitzer had recommended Option 2 for the new playground. She corrected that statement, saying, “I had no recommendation on which option but just presented it.” We apologize for the error.

Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntoshMarch 16Kobe Shaykett, 22, of Sturgis, speeding and driving with suspended license. Fine and costs $400 Dylan Geiger, 21, of Mandan, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 March 17Karlton Knudson, 50, of Minneapolis, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $117.

SD Humanities Council announces 2026 One Book South Dakota

The South Dakota Humanities Council has announced the 2026 One Book South Dakota selection: A Biography of a Mountain by Matthew Davis.

Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee winners

The Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee was held March 18 in Faith.

Contestants named to represent Timber Lake at Northwest Area Schools Academic Olympics

The Northwest Area Schools Academic Olympics competition will be held at Bison on April 15.

Agenda of Timber Lake School Board Special Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 20267:00 P.M. Superintendent’s Office1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Conflict of Interest5. Public Comment per SDCL1-25-16. Executive session A. Teacher Negotiations SDCL1-25-2(4).7.

Former Dupree resident files for Rapid City council

Pat Roseland, a longtime Rapid City resident, U.S. Navy veteran, and former Ward 5 council member, has announced his candidacy for the Rapid City Common Council representing Ward 5. The election is Tuesday, June 2.