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Interior Dept. to offer wildland firefighting to Native youth

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Department of the Interior announced a new partnership Monday between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating school-to-career pathways for tribal...

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Holder of $2 million winning Powerball ticket claims prize

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge in August has been claimed but lottery officials cannot reveal who had the winning ticket.A news release from the South Dakota Lottery says, “The recent $2 million Powerball winner has requested to remain anonymous.
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

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South Dakota Sunrise

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Eagle Butte man found guilty of threatening a federal official

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
A 68-year-old Eagle Butte man was found guilty by a federal district court jury on Jan. 23 of threatening a federal officer after a three-day trial and is awaiting sentencing.Joseph Lafferty was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2025, and charged with two counts of threatening a federal...

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Last call for school award nominees

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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. org/ and...
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.

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The Dupree High School Senior Class

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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