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Three incumbents win re-election to Dupree School Board

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Three incumbent candidates for the Dupree School Board were reelected during the school district’s election last Tuesday, April 8.In the race to fill a two-year seat on the board, incumbent Jesse “Jake” Longbrake won with 127 votes compared to 91 cast for challenger Justin Thorstenson.

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TL Fire Dept. responds to grass fire near Swiftbird

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Timber Lake Fire Department was one of several from the area that responded to a grass fire west of Swiftbird on Friday, April 11, that consumed 700 acres of land.According to a statement from the Gettysburg Fire Department, the Buffalo Fire was caused by a wheel bearing going out.

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Isabel awards contracts for street, landfill maintenance

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Keller Trenching of Timber Lake has been contracted by the town of Isabel for snow removal, street maintenance and landfill maintenance for the next year; however, the deadline to bid on improvements to the HVAC systems in the Isabel Community Center is being pushed back because no bids were...
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Spring Sing ...

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Holy Cross Choir (above) performed two numbers at the annual Spring Sing held Sunday, April 13, at New Hope Church in Timber Lake. The event is sponsored by the three Timber Lake churches.
Bidders and onlookers lined up for auction of the surplus 1997 Case loader from the Dewey County Highway Department on April 8. Rod Enright conducted the auction, which brought $59,000 from Dan Molitor of Morristown. Photo by Kathy Nelson

Bidders and onlookers lined up for auction of the surplus 1997 Case loader from the Dewey County Highway Department on April 8. Rod Enright conducted the auction, which brought $59,000 from Dan Molitor of Morristown. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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FEMA funding freeze creates uncertainty in county emergency management office

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Dewey County Emergency Manager Della Dearborn told the county commission at its April 8 regular meeting that she feels like she is on a roller coaster ride and not strapped in.

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PUC advises to call before you start to dig

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month and is encouraging South Dakotans to call 811 before any excavation or other digging project.
The third Knights of Columbus Fish Fry of the Lenten season was held Friday, April 4 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Trail City with this crew in charge of frying fish and serving it along with French fries, cole slaw, beverages and buns. L-R are Merle Leibel, Jim Keller, Jim Hulm, Bill Hahne and Neil Hahne. The final KC fish fry of the season will be held Friday, April 11 at Timber Lake. Photo by Kathy Nelson

The third Knights of Columbus Fish Fry of the Lenten season was held Friday, April 4 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Trail City with this crew in charge of frying fish and serving it along with French fries, cole slaw, beverages and buns. L-R are Merle Leibel, Jim Keller, Jim Hulm, Bill Hahne and Neil Hahne. The final KC fish fry of the season will be held Friday, April 11 at Timber Lake. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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