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THANK YOU

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A heartfelt and appreciative THANK YOU to the mystery person that surprised me with the generous monetary gift at Country Market.Your thoughtfulness and generosity is certainly appreciated. God bless you Sincerely, Kate Meier

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Horizon Health to host Heart Health Night Jan. 13 at TL vs. Bison game

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Horizon Health Isabel clinic is sponsoring a Keep Your Heart Happy night at the Timber Lake/Bison basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 13.The event will include free blood pressure checks, handouts to use at home and fun prizes.Think of it like your body’s engine – when it runs well you get where...
Elizabeth Sudmeier and her brothers attended all their school years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

Elizabeth Sudmeier and her brothers attended all their school years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School.

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The secret life of Timber Lake girl revealed many years after her death

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
“In the dark, Liz could be anyone,” Nathalia Holt says of Elizabeth Sudmeier in her book, Wise Gals. “She could be a bored housewife looking for an afternoon of amusement at the movies.

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President signs law protecting Wounded Knee Memorial Site

Jon Flatland
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
President Donald Trump signed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act (H.R. 165) into law on Dec.19, preserving land for the Oglala and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) to memorialize the tragic event, a crucial step in federal recognition and protection of the sacred site.The new...

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County board approves supplement to budget

Kathy Nelson
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
In a 27-minute special meeting on Tuesday, December 23, the Dewey County Commission took care of some end-of-year business.The board approved a budget supplement of $256,234.94 – the amount spent to date on the Register of Deeds vault project. The money came from cash on hand in the building fund.
The Timber Lale Rodeo Association reorganized its board at the association’s annual meeting on December 17. Pictured are (front l-r) Rusty Gebhardt, secretary; Shaun Maher, president; Troy Long, vice-president; Brent Schweitzer, treasurer; (back row, l-r) Mark Leibel, director; J.J. Hunt, director and Cody Hanssen, director.

The Timber Lale Rodeo Association reorganized its board at the association’s annual meeting on December 17. Pictured are (front l-r) Rusty Gebhardt, secretary; Shaun Maher, president; Troy Long, vice-president; Brent Schweitzer, treasurer; (back row, l-r) Mark Leibel, director; J.J. Hunt, director and Cody Hanssen, director.

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Maher re-elected rodeo association president

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Shaun Maher was reelected president of the Timber Lake Rodeo Association at the group’s annual meeting on December 17.

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Dewey County, Timber Lake

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
October 3Trevor Fisher, 49, of Bison, failure to maintain financial responsibility. Dismissed by motion of prosecutor.October 7Madison Janes, 25, of Fargo, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 October 8Minda Woodward, 17, of Dupree, speeding.

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Winners of Timber Lake Community Christmas

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Timber Lake businesses spread lots of holiday cheer in the form of prizes and gifts during the Christmas season. Here are some of the winners: The National Honor Society’s raffle to raise money for Braylen Hansen in his fight against cancer raised over $8000.
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