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Middle School Special Ed teacher Leah Peterson was honored with a farewell gift at the Timber Lake Middle School Awards Day.

Middle School Special Ed teacher Leah Peterson was honored with a farewell gift at the Timber Lake Middle School Awards Day.

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Farewell to Leah Peterson

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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High school music, drama, and oral interp awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The following music and drama awards were presented at Timber Lake High Schoool Awards Day:High School Music Awards All-State Chorus: Anna Kraft (soprano) 2 year; Ameriah Eagleman (alto); Maria Scherer (tenor) 2 year; and Jesse Ridl (bass) 2 year Music Letters: Adam Meier, Claire O’Leary, Anna...
Sarah Shaff is retiring after 41 years of teaching in the Dupree Elementary School.

Sarah Shaff is retiring after 41 years of teaching in the Dupree Elementary School.

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Dupree School holds staff recognition party

Patty Peacock
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Dupree School held their annual end of year staff recognition party and showed appreciation to staff through a taco meal, cake, certificates of recognition, Terry Redlin prints and quilts.
Eight youngsters graduated from Timber Lake Head Start on May 23. They performed songs for an audience at the Timber Lake Community Center and received diplomas, awards, and gifts. The graduates are (l-r): Alaia Edwards, Noah Marshall, Leah Mellette, Douglas Kraft, Riley Schumacher, Payton Bollinger, Slash Lawrence, and Kash Ward.

Eight youngsters graduated from Timber Lake Head Start on May 23. They performed songs for an audience at the Timber Lake Community Center and received diplomas, awards, and gifts. The graduates are (l-r): Alaia Edwards, Noah Marshall, Leah Mellette, Douglas Kraft, Riley Schumacher, Payton Bollinger, Slash Lawrence, and Kash Ward.

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Head Start graduates

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
May 21, 1915It was announced this week that government town lots would be put on sale May 27 in Timber Lake. This sale was brought about by the insistent demand of people desiring lots on which to build, especially in the residence section.

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TRAIL CITY NEWS

Peyton Keller
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Many days of rain gave way to some sunshine for the weekend. On Saturday, Jared Hollenbeck and Kyrie Lemburg visited Craig, Cathy and Vi Lemburg and Donel Ochsner in Selby while Mason Hollenbeck visited Anette and Abby Hollenbeck in Mobridge.

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Timber Lake weather observer Joe Scherer retiring June 1

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Joe Scherer, who has been recording temperatures and precipitation at Timber Lake for nearly 20 years, is retiring from the volunteer post effective June 1.National Weather Service spokesperson Scott Doering told the Topic this week that the NWS is looking for someone to replace Scherer.

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TL school district board election set Tuesday, June 3

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Timber Lake School District will hold its school board election on Tuesday, June 3, in all voting precincts. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Eight candidates are vying for two, three-year terms on the board.
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