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Women on the Range to meet July 8–10 near Faith

South Dakota State University Extension will host a Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 8-10 near Faith. The workshop will last from 8-5 each day at the Wedge Tent Ranch.Spots are limited.
Author Trent Preszler grew up near Faith

Author Trent Preszler grew up near Faith

South Dakota author to visit Dewey County Library

Author Trent Preszler explores relationships, identity, grief, creativity and more, in his book, Little and Often.The Dewey County Library in Timber Lake will host Preszler on his One Book South Dakota tour at 4:00 MT on Friday, June 28.

Meals on Wheels -

Timber Lake and IsabelFor reservation or cancellation please call 605-848-1632, 24 hours in advance.

Miranda Vines receives Army commission

Miranda Leigh Vines of Eagle Butte was among 19 members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Reserve Officer Training Corps who received military commissions May 17-19. Vines was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army on May 17.

Rae Vines named to Spring 2024 Dean’s List at DSU

Rae Vines of Eagle Butte has been named to Dickinson State University’s Dean’s List for the 2024 spring semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State recognizes those students who are enrolled fulltime and earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Farms and Ranches invited to apply for recognition

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) are proud to recognize long-standing South Dakota family farms and ranches through the Century Farm and Ranch program.To qualify for the program, the applicant(s) must have retained...
Photo by Jon Flatland

Photo by Jon Flatland

It’s a bird, It’s a plane.

Bull Fighter Jake Fox flying through the air after being caught by a bull while trying to rescue downed cowboy Elijah Brewer of Dupree (under the bull’s hind feet) during the Timber Lake High School Rodeo on Saturday, May 25.
Jan Linderman retired last week after a 33-year career in the classroom teaching electronics for Northwest Area Schools. He plans to spend more time gardening and fishing. Photo by Jon Flatland

Jan Linderman retired last week after a 33-year career in the classroom teaching electronics for Northwest Area Schools. He plans to spend more time gardening and fishing. Photo by Jon Flatland

Fear of heights led to 33-year teaching career for Linderman

When you reflect back on your time in high school, there’s usually one teacher that you will always remember.
The Color Guard from Smith-Wright American Legion Post 120 in Isabel salutes the flag after raising at from half-mast during a Memorial Day program at Hillview Cemetery near Isabel. After the American flag was raised, the POW/MIA flag and those of each branch of the U.S. military were raised as well. Photo by Jon Flatland

The Color Guard from Smith-Wright American Legion Post 120 in Isabel salutes the flag after raising at from half-mast during a Memorial Day program at Hillview Cemetery near Isabel. After the American flag was raised, the POW/MIA flag and those of each branch of the U.S. military were raised as well. Photo by Jon Flatland

County hires architect to design records vault addition to courthouse

The Dewey County Commission signed a contract with HKG Architects to design an addition to the Register of Deeds office and discussed courthouse security at a special meeting on May 23.The contract for $18,900 — 80% of their total estimated cost — gives HKG authorization to design plans and bid...