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The Isabel Community Center was filled with the smell of great food and the sound of great fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 3, during the Prairie Parsish Churches annual Fall Festival. Among those enjoying turkey, ham and more were (l-r) Laurie and Bill Bickel and Jeff Stradinger. Silent and live auctions were held following the meal. Photo by Kathy Nelson

The Isabel Community Center was filled with the smell of great food and the sound of great fellowship on Sunday, Nov. 3, during the Prairie Parsish Churches annual Fall Festival. Among those enjoying turkey, ham and more were (l-r) Laurie and Bill Bickel and Jeff Stradinger. Silent and live auctions were held following the meal. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Timber Lake board puts water tower replacement on hold

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Timber Lake City Board, at a special meeting on Friday, November 1, agreed to move ahead with the water and sewer projects that they have funding for and to postpone the new water tower.
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News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Topic chose not to delay its printing in order to report the immediate unofficial results from Tuesday’s election, however, readers can find those results on the Topic Facebook page. Watch next week’s Topic for complete results.

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McLaughlin man sentenced 34 mo. in federal prison

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A 25-year-old McLaughlin man was sentenced to 34 months in prison last week after being convicted in U.S. District Court of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The sentencing took place last Monday, Oct. 21, by Judge Charles B. Kornmann.

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City bids come in above estimates

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
All the bids submitted for the Timber Lake City water and sewer projects came in above the engineers’ estimates. The city board opened the sealed bids at a special meeting on Monday, October 28.

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Wakpala man convicted for burglary and assault

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A 35-year-old Wakpala man has been found guilty of burglary and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon following a three-day federal jury trial in Aberdeen.Francis Lee DuBray, was found guilty last Thursday, Oct. 24.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Corson County, McIntoshOctober 21Donivan Merchen, 26, of Mandan, ND, speeding and renewal registration during assigned month. Fine and costs $250.October 23Chloe Thatcher, 33, of Washington, DC, speeding. Fine and costs$117.50.

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Haunted Isabel

Bob Slocum
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
(published in Isabel Dakotan October 23, 2014)Are there ghoulish ghosts, spooky spectres afoot here in Isabel? A recent book & some locals think so...Editor’s Note: Warning: taking this article too seriously may result in severe eye rolling.

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Prairie Doc: HVP causes cancer, and can be prevented

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
What do warts, pap smears, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and a vaccine all have in common? Three letters: HPV Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause growths on skin and mucous membranes.
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