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Dewey County library happenings

Cherie Leibel, Librarian
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Are you keeping your New Year’s resolution to read more books? Check out the following books and DVD movies that have recently been added to the library’s inventory.Adult: It’s More than a Place… West River Vol. I & II by Ruby Gabriel; Field & Stream – The Total Outdoorsman Manual by T.

Area fire department respond to grass fire in Green Grass area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Fire departments from the BIA, Timber Lake Isabel, Eagle Butte, and Dupree responded to a grass fire in the Green Grass area on Friday, March 13.Also pitching in were area farmers, ranchers and friends.No cause for the blaze or how many acres were burned have been announced.

School board weighs options on new ADA-compliant playground

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The school calendar for 202627 was adopted by the Timber Lake School Board at its March 11 meeting.The board also heard a presentation on a proposed new playground, hired a CTE teacher, and accepted resignations.Supt. Lori Enright recommended the calendar, saying that not everyone was in agreement.
Mae Keller (RIGHT) took home the Green Bay Packers helmet autographed by Tucker Kraft with a bid of $20,000 at the benefit for Braylen Hansen (left), a senior at Timber Lake High School, held March 13. (More inside) Photo by Kathy Nelson

Mae Keller (RIGHT) took home the Green Bay Packers helmet autographed by Tucker Kraft with a bid of $20,000 at the benefit for Braylen Hansen (left), a senior at Timber Lake High School, held March 13. (More inside) Photo by Kathy Nelson

Community turns out at Benefit for Braylen

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
“Community” has meant more than just a place to Timber Lake High School senior Braylen Hansen and his family while he has been fighting cancer.The word also means encouragement, prayers, love, generosity and financial help.
Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Education and feedback.That’s what Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale hopes will come from his department’s Citizen Sheriff Academy, a new community relations effort aimed at bridging the gap between residents and law enforcement.

Timber Lake School awarded Perkins Grant for CTE programs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Education is awarding 2026 South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grants to nine South Daktoa schools, including Timber Lake and McLaughlin.Each school district will use the funds to provide major equipment upgrades for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
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