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An orange sunrise sky over the region last week provided a breathtaking, vibrant display of color for those who were out of bed early enough to catch the morning spectacle to the east. The sunrise colors ushered in several days of mild winter weather after a week-long cold snap. Topic Photo/Jon Flatland

An orange sunrise sky over the region last week provided a breathtaking, vibrant display of color for those who were out of bed early enough to catch the morning spectacle to the east. The sunrise colors ushered in several days of mild winter weather after a week-long cold snap. Topic Photo/Jon Flatland

South Dakota Sunrise

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Last call for school award nominees

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The final deadline for staff members, parents, students or community members to submit nominations for the Timber Lake Teacher of the Year and Missy Stover Award is Friday, Feb. 6.Nomination forms are available at the school office or on the district web page at www.timberlakeschool.
The Dupree High School Senior Class and their Govt/Sr. English instructor, Mrs. Fordyce traveled to Pierre to visit the capital, meet with Gov. Larry Rhoden, Representative Jana Hunt and many other officials. During their visit the class watched the House and the Senate in action and listened to testimony on several bills, as well as key votes on bills and the 46th year of trade ceremony between the SD Wheat Council and the Taiwanese Government.

The Dupree High School Senior Class and their Govt/Sr. English instructor, Mrs. Fordyce traveled to Pierre to visit the capital, meet with Gov. Larry Rhoden, Representative Jana Hunt and many other officials. During their visit the class watched the House and the Senate in action and listened to testimony on several bills, as well as key votes on bills and the 46th year of trade ceremony between the SD Wheat Council and the Taiwanese Government.

The Dupree High School Senior Class

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Timber Lake School menu

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Monday, February 9: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Corn dog, green beans, peaches, and milk.Tuesday, February 10: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Sloppy Joe on whole grain bun, French fries, orange slices, and milk.
Dupree’s Esports team going to State

Dupree’s Esports team going to State

Dupree’s Esports team going to State

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Esports became an officially sanctioned SD Athletics Association sport in 2024-2025. Dupree School joined the sport this year. Their team competing in the videogame Minecraft won the West Region, of the four regions that Esports are divided into, in South Dakota.

Timber Lake School Board Agenda

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 20265:00 p.m. Regular February Meeting Superintendent Office1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Board of Education Meetings5. Approve financial reports-lunch, fiduciary funds A.

Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry on February 20 is in Isabel, not Timber Lake as was posted on the February calendar in the Jan. 29 issue of the Topic.
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