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Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntoshFebruary 23 State of South Dakota vs. Joel Darren Gifford, 23, of Meadow. Speeding, DUI, possession of a loaded firearm while intoxicated, and open alcoholic beverage container accessible in vehicle. Pled guilty to speeding and DUI.

Corson County Register of Deeds

February 2, 2026: Wayne A. Gallois, deceased, Lake In The Hills, IL to Mark A. Gallois, Elgin, IL, Matthew W. Gallois, Lake In The Hills, IL, Peter A. Gallois, Bartlett, IL, Paul F. Gallois, Geneva, IL, Bartholomew Gallois, Lake In The Hills, IL, Samantha, Gallois, Mendon, IL, Andrea M.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleFebruary 241:45 p.m. responded to the Wakpala School for a report of a male identifying himself as an ICE agent. The male left prior to arrival. It was determined that the male was not an ICE agent. Investigation is ongoing.10:50 p.m.
Bridget Williams introduces a child to a horse at Red Horse Healing in Rapid Valley, S.D., on Feb. 21, 2026. Photo by Bart Pfankuch

Bridget Williams introduces a child to a horse at Red Horse Healing in Rapid Valley, S.D., on Feb. 21, 2026. Photo by Bart Pfankuch

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

Bridget Williams gathered a group of children together in her barn to show them how to safely give a horse a treat.Williams told them not to hold the treat near the horse’s mouth because it can’t see the snack and could mistakenly bite a finger.
Marie Bad Warrior

Marie Bad Warrior

All About Me

Timber Lake Elementary Shanna Gebhardt - 2nd GradeStudent’s Name: Marie Bad WarriorParents: Dewey and Fallon Bad WarriorWhat is your favorite subject in school and why? Science because I like lots to do and learn new activities.If you were given $100.00, what would you do with it?

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, March 9: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pizza, peas, peaches, and milk.Tuesday, March 10: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Tacos, corn and bean salsa, applesauce, and milk.

Timber Lake School Board Agenda

Wednesday, March 11, 20267:00 P.M.Superintendent Office Regular February Meeting1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2026, Board of Education Meeting5. Approve financial reports-lunch, fiduciary funds A.

State approves 68,300 acre wind turbine farm

The Public Utilities Commission has granted a permit to Philip Wind Partners LLC to build a wind turbine farm in Haakon County which will be the largest in the state.The company behind the project said it will span 68,300 acres — that’s over 100 square miles — and generate 333 megawatts of energy.