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One Act Mystery

One Act Mystery

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One Act Mystery

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Five mysterious color-coded guests. A mansion. A murder. Can the killer get away with it? And how will the sleuths bring them to justice?

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Multi-district board set to divide former NWAS mobile classrooms

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The distribution of Northwest Area Schools mobile classrooms among member schools was determined by the NWAS Multi-District Board, which met on January 7.Timber Lake is to get its first choice - the Welding/Metal Fabrication van - when NWAS dissolves on June 30.
The Timber Lake School Board last week approved purchasing property from Donna Seiler, including a house on Lot 1, Block 46 at E and 5th Street – located south of the superintendent’s residence. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

The Timber Lake School Board last week approved purchasing property from Donna Seiler, including a house on Lot 1, Block 46 at E and 5th Street – located south of the superintendent’s residence. Topic Photo/Kathy Nelson

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Board accepts offer to purchase property for potential future use

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Timber Lake School Board, at its January 14 meeting, accepted an offer from Donna Seiler to buy her rental property south of the superintendent’s house for $30,000.The house on Lot 1 Block 46, at E and 5th streets, is presently rented.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan January 15, 1976 Sampson of Dan survives burning of second homeSampson of Dan, or Dan S. Sampson, lost his second home New Year’s night. The house was destroyed by fire.

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Timber Lake School menu

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Monday, January 26: Breakfast: Waffle, bacon, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Fish sticks or wedge, macaroni and cheese, green beans, applesauce, and milk.Tuesday, January 27: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, juice, fruit, and milk.

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Native American Board reports

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Native American Education Committee at Timber Lake School reelected Jeff Mowrer as president and seated Kristi Brown Otter as returning committee member at their reorganization meeting on January 14.Native American Education Coordinator Amy Sandquist gave an update on activities to the school...

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Timber Lake middle and high school honor roll 2nd quarter and 1st semester

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
2nd Quarter Honor Roll SUPERIOR (4.0 GPA)Grade 6: Brayden Meier Grade 7: Mason Hollenbeck, Brinly Mowrer, Glen Mowrer Grade 8: Bricelyn Pederson Grade 9: Addison Lindskov, Owen Schweitzer Grade 10: Landen Bieber, Natalia Bombardier, Nevaeh Fernandez, Korbi Heck, Kamee Mareska, Mila Mowrer, Kaydence...

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Nominations sought for Timber Lake School teacher, support staff awards

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 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...

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Local students earn honors at Northern State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Northern State University has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of students for the Fall 2025 semester by naming them to the President’s List, Dean’s List or Academic Recognition List.The President’s List honors fulltime undergraduate students who have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade...
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