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Communities to test warning sirens for severe weather week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
April is National Severe Summer Weather Week and with summer just around the corner, fire departments and emergency service agencies are testing tornado warning systems.In Timber Lake, the tornado drill siren will be tested at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11.
CRST Council bans unauthorized recording devices in meetings

CRST Council bans unauthorized recording devices in meetings

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CRST Council bans unauthorized recording devices in meetings

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council last week passed a measure prohibiting all unauthorized recordings or broadcasts of Tribal Council meetings. Violation of the rule will result in Class B misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine for each offense.
A Feeding South Dakota volunteer interacts with a food recipient at the organization’s March food distribution on Main Street of Isabel. Photo by Jon Flatland

A Feeding South Dakota volunteer interacts with a food recipient at the organization’s March food distribution on Main Street of Isabel. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Cuts in federal funding will hurt both food pantries and producers

Bart Pfankuch, Sd News Watch
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Montana Roem is worried that a proposed $1 billion cut to federal food programs that aid schools and charities will hurt her family on two fronts.As she waited in a line of cars at a Feeding South Dakota mobile food bank in Box Elder on March 27, Roem said she was well aware of the U.S.

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Privacy worries grow as 23 and Me sells off assets

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The genetic testing company 23andMe has entered bankruptcy and put its business up for sale, prompting new concerns over the protection of customer data.In a statement March 23, the company said genetic data privacy will be “an important consideration” during any potential sale.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Corson County, McIntoshMarch 24 State of South Dakota vs. Jerry Bruce Peterson, 69, of McLaughlin.Driving under the influence and vehicular battery. Pled guilty to DUI.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Corson County, Sheriff Alan Dale March 115:46 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 65, four miles north of the Dewey County line.7:24 p.m. responded to a car vs. deer accident on Highway 65 just north of the Dewey County line.March 147:33 a.m.

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OUR THANKS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended, helped and contributed to the Trail City Community Hall pancake and sausage fundraiser. A very special thanks goes out to John and Patty Linderman and Scott Biegler. Everyone’s generosity and support are very much appreciated! Trail City Community Hall Officers

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan April 15, 1915Leslie Angle came in from the sheep camp. Leslie hasn’t been to town in nearly six months.

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TRAIL CITY NEWS

Peyton Keller
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Bill and Marchell Phillips played in the SDABA pool tournament in Pierre Wednesday through Saturday.This weekend, Bill and Laurie Bickel traveled to Bismarck to watch their grandsons, Coy and Curtis Loutt, wrestle at the AAU state tournament.
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