Construction bids awarded for road work in Corson Co.

The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded contracts for several highway projects - including one in Corson County - to construction firms during a special meeting on Monday afternoon, Dec.2.

CORRECTION

A story in the Nov. 28,2024 issue of Topic regardimg Dr. Travis Henderson of the Mobridge Regional Medical Center being named Healthcare Professional of the Year featured an incorrect photo. The Topic apologizes for the error.

CRST receives 100 bison from Grand Canyon National Park

As the saying goes one person’s loss is another person’s gain.When Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona had 100 more bison than could be maintained, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe seized the opportunity.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan December 3, 1914The coal mine shut down a few days ago owing to the fall of snow. They have again resumed operations and are loading cars with coal, as fast as the facilities will permit.

TRAIL CITY NEWS

Mychele Smith from Colorado spent a week with Chuck and Marsha Aberle to visit for Thanksgiving. Johnathon, Terry, Michael, Jordan, and Ella Aberle were over from Thursday to Sunday.

THANK YOU

Thank you to the Timber Lake Volunteer Fire Department for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings package that I won! I appreciate all you do for Timber Lake and the surrounding area. Kyrie Lemburg

MY THANKS

Thank you to Justin McPherson, Wally Grage and Trevor Sayler for coming to my rescue and cheerfully changing my flat tire last Friday. I hope you weren’t late for the Hahne family dinner. Kathy Nelson

Winter Sing in Timber Lake

Doctor Chekhov, Physician and Writer

Literature classes worldwide study Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), a great innovator of the short story. He wrote closely observed and deeply empathic slices-of-life with a great sense of humor — but the Russian-Lit-class-version of Dr. Chekhov often overlooks the vitality of his work in the theater.

Veterans urged to protect themselves against claim scammers

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), in partnership with county and tribal veterans service officers (CTVSOs) and veterans service organizations (VSOs), is urging veterans to be aware of fraudulent activities targeting those seeking benefits.