SDSU announces fall 2025 dean’s list

More than 4,100 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean’s list.Local students on the list include: Sawyer Holzer of Timber Lakr, a student in College of Education and Human...

Lake Area Technical College announces the Fall President’s List

The Lake Area Technical College Fall 2025 President’s List recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.A local student receiving recognition is Jessa Hunt of Eagle Butte.

Library Happenings: Read more in 2026

If your New Years resolution was to read more in 2026, stop in at the library and check out some books or movies. I’ve been busy weeding through books and have lots of FREE books available.The following are some books and DVD Movies that have recently been added to the libraries inventory.

LOOKING BACK

January 8, 1976 First 1976 vehicle license plates go to Joe Fisher of Timber Lake Joe Fisher purchased the first car and first truck license plates again, as he has for many years, but the second car plate, 1001, which had been the sheriff’s for many years, was bought by Tom Goldade, Timber Lake.

Dupree to host “Poetry on the Road”

On Sunday, March 8 Dupree is hosting “Poetry on the Road” at the high school music room from 2-4 p.m. People are invited to come and listen to and/or share some of their own poetry.

Longs announce new arrival

A baby girl, Ruby Patrick, was born to Troy and Kristin Long of Timber Lake on December 3, 2025, in Bismarck, ND.Ruby weighed 8 lbs. and 3 ozs. and measured 20 inches long at birth.

Band of Biegler Brothers

Five of Marty Biegler’s six brothers showed up for his surprise 70th birthday party at Biegler’s Bar on January24. L-R are Bernie of Rapid City, Bishop Steve of Cheyenne, WY, Marty and their mother, Mary of Mobridge, Jerome of McCook, NE, Bart of Timber Lake and David of Timber Lake.

Eagle Butte man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor

A 24-year-old Eagle Bute man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of abusive sexual contact.U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Colton Condon to one year and six months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised probation, and he was ordered to pay $100 special...

Lawmakers advance proposal to cover reduced-price meal costs

Families of students who qualify for reduced-price school meals would no longer have to pay a portion of the cost if a bill advancing to its next step in the South Dakota Legislature becomes law.“The government already plays a role in education,” said Rep. Kadyn Wittman, D-Sioux Falls, who...

New exhibit