The COVID-19 pandemic has turned a bad situation for South Dakota beef producers into a crisis in which low market prices and corresponding revenue losses may force some ranchers into bankruptcy.
Beef producers are seeing what in January was an $80 profit on each animal sold fall to a $75 loss... + continue reading
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With the country, the state and the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock reservations officially under a state of emergency due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, people are advised to heed warnings and abide by recommendations from public health officials... + continue reading
Gov. Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that South Dakota schools will be closed a second week (through March 27) due to the coronavirus. A statement and letter from Timber Lake School Supt. Dan Martin on page 8 explains plans for school lunch, breakfast and... + continue reading
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Timber Lake players, coaches and fans react to a big play during their Region 8B victory over Harding County on Friday.
Timber Lake continued its quest for a third consecutive State Boys Basketball Tournament berth last week as the Panthers cruised past McIntosh and Harding County in the Region 8B tourney to advance to the SoDak 16.
Timber Lake, 16-6 overall and the No. 13 seed in the SoDak 16, was facing off... + continue reading
,Faith Longhorns head coach Travis Grueb congratulates his players after their region win on Friday. Photo by Robert Slocum
Timber Lake’s Matt Jewett (2) passes inbounds as Hunter Schrempp (13) tries to get open and Beau DuBray (14) sets a screen during region basketball action Friday. Harding County’s Royale Martian (1) and Robert Hansen (20) defend. Photo by Robert Slocum
Faith used a fourth quarter surge to slip past Lemmon 52-47 in the Region 8B boys basketball finals Friday, advancing the Longhorns to the SoDak 16.
Faith, seeded No. 11 in the SoDak 16, was squaring off against sixth-seeded Region 6B representative Marty, 19-3, in Chamberlain as this issue of... + continue reading
The Dewey County road north of the Highway 20/63 junction west of Timber Lake is closed until the culvert south of Robert and Jeanette Reinbold’s place can be replaced.
Photo by Robert Slocum
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The Timber Lake bench and crowd rise to their feet after a Panther 3-pointer in the SoDak 16 round last Tuesday. Photo by Robert Slocum
Timber Lake’s quest for a third straight berth in the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament ended last Tuesday, March 10, with a 54-47 loss to Platte-Geddes in the SoDak 16 regional... + continue reading
,Timber Lake senior Isaac Kraft glides to the hoop for two points. Photos by Robert Slocum & Jon Flatland
,Timber Lake senior Beau DuBray goes to the basket.
,Senior Matt Jewett splits two defenders on his way to the rim.
,ABOVE: Hunter Schrempp puts in a three point basket in the first half.
RIGHT: Brandt Ducheneaux focuses on the rim with Platte-Geddes’ Kelby VanDerWerff providing substantial defense.
Timber Lake players, coaches and fans react to a big play during their Region 8B victory over Harding County on Friday.
,Faith Longhorns head coach Travis Grueb congratulates his players after their region win on Friday. Photo by Robert Slocum
Timber Lake’s Matt Jewett (2) passes inbounds as Hunter Schrempp (13) tries to get open and Beau DuBray (14) sets a screen during region basketball action Friday. Harding County’s Royale Martian (1) and Robert Hansen (20) defend. Photo by Robert Slocum
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A while back, I bought a small wooden plaque for the office that says: “The world is a small town. Be nice.” Intended as a message about not only manners and kindness but also about... + continue reading
