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A volunteer optometrist gives an eye exam during a free vision clinic held in Eagle Butte last week. A total of 987 people were served. The event was sponsored by the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Photo by CRYP

A volunteer optometrist gives an eye exam during a free vision clinic held in Eagle Butte last week. A total of 987 people were served. The event was sponsored by the Cheyenne River Youth Project. Photo by CRYP

Free vision clinic served nearly 1,000 people from area

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nearly 1,000 people received free vision care during a five-day clinic hosted by the Cheyenne River Youth Project, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and Sunglass Hut last week, Aug. 4-8.The clinic, set up in Eagle Butte, served 987 people ages 5 and up.
Sunflowers face East to catch the early morning rays of sun on a hillside west of Timber Lake on Monday. Reports from area ag producers indicate this year’s sunflower and corn crops are above average, however, wheat fields across the region are not producing as well as it was hoped they would. Photo by Jon Flatland

Sunflowers face East to catch the early morning rays of sun on a hillside west of Timber Lake on Monday. Reports from area ag producers indicate this year’s sunflower and corn crops are above average, however, wheat fields across the region are not producing as well as it was hoped they would. Photo by Jon Flatland

Golden Slope

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Avery Usselman of Wilton, ND, gives her entry into the Corson County Fair Turtle Races a pep talk prior to the start of racing on Sunday, Aug. 10, in McIntosh. Photo by Jon Flatland

Avery Usselman of Wilton, ND, gives her entry into the Corson County Fair Turtle Races a pep talk prior to the start of racing on Sunday, Aug. 10, in McIntosh. Photo by Jon Flatland

In-custody death at Walter Miner Law Enforcement Facility

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police Chief Charles Red Crow issued a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 12, confirming the death of a prisoner at the Walter Miner Law Enforcement Facility in Eagle Butte.Miner said detention staff responded to a report of an unresponsive male inside a cell at 7:11 a.m.

Corson County Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
July 217:22 a.m. received a report of a fire alarm at a business in McIntosh. It was found to be a false alarm.1:01 p.m. responded to Hwy 12 and 223rd Ave. for a report of a semi that had run over a mailbox.July 232:15 p.m.

Court Report

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Corson County, McIntosh August 4- Robert Maertens, 44, of San Antonio, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 - Ryan Tholl, 36, of Nisswa, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 August 5- Henry Shaima, 43, of Bigfork, MN, failure to make proper stop at stop intersection. Fine and costs $132.

Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
In the Isabel High School alumni photos (Topic, August 7, 2025, p. 8B) Margo (Harris) Wishard was mistakenly identified as Jana Harris in the Class of 2005 photo. We apologize for the error.
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