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Marie Gross and her daughter, Sophia, were at the Rods n’ Reels event at The Corner Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 21, showing off their ride - beautiful 1957 Chevrolet with red and black interior. The vehicle is owned by their husband and father Richard Gross, who is one of the organizers of the event. Photos by Kathy Nelson

Marie Gross and her daughter, Sophia, were at the Rods n’ Reels event at The Corner Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 21, showing off their ride - beautiful 1957 Chevrolet with red and black interior. The vehicle is owned by their husband and father Richard Gross, who is one of the organizers of the event. Photos by Kathy Nelson

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Expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect July 1

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A newly updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect across South Dakota on July 1, expanding protections for authorized vehicles occupying the shoulder of the highway with amber, yellow, or blue warning lights. The goal is simple: keep more people safe on our roadways.

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Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The price Dewey County is paying for gravel was incorrect in a story on page 3 of the June 12 issue of the Topic. The commissioners accepted bids from Floyd Smith and Debbie and Lawrence Goldade for $1.75 per ton, not $175.00 per ton.
Western Dakota Bank

Western Dakota Bank

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Western Dakota Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Western Dakota Bank in Timber Lake recently opened its new drivethrough window on the south side of the new bank. Customers will find a teller to help with transactions as well as an ATM machine. The entrance to the drive-through is from the alley and the exit is onto Main Street.
Dewey County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trista Vaughan

Dewey County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trista Vaughan

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Dewey County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trista Vaughan

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dewey County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trista Vaughan helps serve food during “Light Up The Night” at the Timber Lake Community Center, where the public got to meet first responders and see their vehicles.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Corson County, McIntoshJune 9Adam Jaragoske, 17, of McLaughlin, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 June 11Michael Delaney, 35, of Chanhassen, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Riley Swanson, 20, of Fargo, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 June 12Angela Tahtinen, 30, of Happy Valley, OR, speeding.

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South Dakota State spring 2025 dean’s list

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Local students at South Dakota State University in Brookings who made the Spring 2025 dean’s list include: Carsyn Farlee of Dupree, A.J. Lindskov of Isabel, Sawyer Holzer of Timber Lake, and Shay Kraft of Timber Lake.

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North Dakota State University Spring 2025 dean’s list

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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Code Bry Ann Enright of Timber Lake, who is studying veterinary technology, made the dean’s list at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.Students must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify.
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