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Dewey County okays $1/hr. pay bump for all county employees

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Jon FlatlandThe Dewey County Board of Commissioners last week approved a provisional budget for 2025 which includes a $1 per hour pay increase for county employees.The move comes a month after the board reviewed department budget proposals, including a request from Sheriff Ash Arpan for $487,965...
End of the line ...

End of the line ...

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End of the line ...

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
One of the two old Isabel grain elevators owned by CHS River Plains was demolished on Tuesday, Aug. 13, by Miller Construction. The other is slated to be knocked down next week. Neither of the 100-foot grain cribs has been in service since 2010 and both were condemned shortly thereafter.
Architects rendering of proposed CRST Pow Wow Grounds Bowery

Architects rendering of proposed CRST Pow Wow Grounds Bowery

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CRST going with ‘Plan B’ for Labor Day Wacipi location

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
With construction of a new pow wow bowery in Eagle Butte delayed by weather and other setbacks, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council took action last Wednesday, August 7, to ensure temporary arrangements are made for the annual CRST Labor Day Wacipi slated Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 in Eagle Butte.The...
Wounded Knee Memorial Ride

Wounded Knee Memorial Ride

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Wounded Knee Memorial Ride

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
More than 100 riders participated in the 2024 Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Ride on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, to honor the memory of those who died Dec. 29, 1890, in the Wounded Knee Massacre.

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Ridgeview man sentenced for assaulting federal officer

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A 37-year-old Ridgeview man convicted of assaulting a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) Police officer during an incident in Cherry Creek last year was sentenced in U.S. District Court last Monday, July 29, to serve 15 years in federal prison.Arthur Butcher was convicted of assault with a dangerous...

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Timber Lake School Board Agenda

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Superintendent Office1. Call Meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve the minutes of the July 10 Board of Education Meetings5. Approve financial reports-lunch, fiduciary funds A. Operating transfers (if needed)6.

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Isabel Parade: Small Town Big Fun

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Here are the winners of the Isabel parade judging: Theme Relevancy: 1. Western Dakota Bank, 2. Dacotah Community Bank and Trust, 3. Reichert’s.Beautiful: 1. Prairie Fellowship Church, 2. Locken Oil, 3. Fire Department.Unique: 1. Dorsey Ranch, 2. Reichert Ranch 350 Farmall, 3.
Isabel Celebration Parade

Isabel Celebration Parade

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Isabel Celebration Parade

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Kenny and Kathleen Meier, above left, served as Grand Marshal’s for the Isabel Celebration Parade. Above, Isabel Rodeo Association President Lane Alley (front) carries the American flag to lead off Saturday’s parade.
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