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The Family: Braylen Hansen, Gracen Hansen and Carlie Lawrence, Lyndsey and Frankie Ducheneaux, Kayden Kursave, and Lexy, Hayes and Trenton Hansen

The Family: Braylen Hansen, Gracen Hansen and Carlie Lawrence, Lyndsey and Frankie Ducheneaux, Kayden Kursave, and Lexy, Hayes and Trenton Hansen

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More than words can say....

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
I have been trying to write to all of you since this journey began last fall and everyone began to carry us with your prayers and support. The problem is, when I begin, the words are never sufficient to truly say what needs to be said.

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Eagle Butte man sentenced to life for Iowa murder

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A 44-year-old Eagle Butte man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder last week in Spencer, IA.According to a criminal complaint filed with the Clay County Clerk of Court’s Office by the Spencer Police Department, Wade St John Sr. was accused of murder in the death...

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Nominations being sought for SD Ag Ambassador Award

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Governor Rhoden is inviting nominations for the 2026 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award, which recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a lasting, positive impact on the state’s agriculture industry.The award honors leaders who provide visionary leadership, advocate for...

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Dupree man to serve six months in prison on gun charge

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A 38-year-old Dupree man was sentenced last Tuesday, Jan. 20, to serve six months in prison after being convicted of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition.U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Sam Reede to six months in federal prison followed by two years...

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Nominations sought for Timber Lake School teacher, support staff awards

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Timber Lake School District is seeking nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award and the Missy Stover Award, formerly known as Support Staff Member of the Year Award.Nomination forms are available on the school district website at www.timberlakeschool.org/ or in the school offices...
Prairie Parish was first four-denomination congregation

Prairie Parish was first four-denomination congregation

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Prairie Parish was first four-denomination congregation

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
As homesteaders brought their faith with them to the Dakota prairie, four local churches were formed between 1910 and 1913: United Methodist and First Baptist in Timber Lake, Our Savior’s Lutheran in rural Firesteel, and the Independent Church of Christ in Isabel.
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