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Topic garners eight SD NewsMedia awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Timber Lake Topic received eight awards at the South Dakota NewsMedia Association’s annual conference Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, including second place in the coveted General Excellence division, the highest honor a newspaper can receive in the SD Better NewsMedia competition.
The Timber Lake Head Start kids presented their spring concert in the Timber Lake School theater last Thursday, April 30. Performers included (l-r) Jesper Four Bear, Reagan Kraft, Mia Linderman, Dexter Aberle and Kara Aberle. The stage was decorated with flowers, bumblebees and lady bug art created by the students. Photo by Kathy Nelson

The Timber Lake Head Start kids presented their spring concert in the Timber Lake School theater last Thursday, April 30. Performers included (l-r) Jesper Four Bear, Reagan Kraft, Mia Linderman, Dexter Aberle and Kara Aberle. The stage was decorated with flowers, bumblebees and lady bug art created by the students. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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TL Head Start Spring Concert ...

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
First Responders from several area communities and counties participated in specialized Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training in Timber Lake, designed to enhance their ability to provide critical, life-saving care in high-risk situations. Above, Shad Bollinger, Bailey Keller and Chandler Ross perform an exercise as part of the training program.

First Responders from several area communities and counties participated in specialized Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training in Timber Lake, designed to enhance their ability to provide critical, life-saving care in high-risk situations. Above, Shad Bollinger, Bailey Keller and Chandler Ross perform an exercise as part of the training program.

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First Responders

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
April 1310:02 a.m. responded to a civil matter on Highway 20, two miles west of the Highway 12 and Highway 20 junction.April 1412:40 p.m. responded to a disturbance at a residence in McLaughlin. It was found to be a civil matter.8:37 p.m.

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Mt. Rushmore in severe drought as plans proceed for July 3 event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Three months before a planned fireworks celebration commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, Mount Rushmore is under an extreme drought designation.The national memorial is at a level 5 of 6 tiers ranging from a drought condition of “normal” to “exceptional,” as of an April 7 report.

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Joseph Lafferty sentenced for threatening federal official

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced last Monday, April 20, that a 68-year-old Eagle Butte man has been convicted of threatening a federal official.Joseph Lafferty was sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

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Fourth Circuit Court

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshApril 20Brent Biegler, 45, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $157.50 Justin Johns, 47, of Missoula, MT, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 April 21Douglas Ead, 61, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 April 22Logen Tomac, 21, of Lemmon, seat belt violation.
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