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Thousands of pounds of vegetables, beef and bison were distributed in Timber Lake as part of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority food distribution recently funded with a $3.5 million grant. Free monthly distributions are planned across the Cheyenne River Reservation with tribal members and non-tribal members invited to participate. Photo by Jon Flatland

Thousands of pounds of vegetables, beef and bison were distributed in Timber Lake as part of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority food distribution recently funded with a $3.5 million grant. Free monthly distributions are planned across the Cheyenne River Reservation with tribal members and non-tribal members invited to participate. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Timber Lake FD responds to house fires, reminds residents to check smoke detectors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Timber Lake Fire Department has responded to two house fires in the past two weeks with both resulting in property loss.Fire Chief Jeremy Bollinger said the first call was Oct. 19 to a home on North G Street in Timber Lake where the attached garage was engulfed in flames.

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What should you bring to the polls?

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson encourages voters to check their polling location before they head out to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, General Election.

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Dewey, Ziebach and Corson commission races on ballot

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Next Tuesday, November 5 is General Election Day throughout the country.In South Dakota, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time in all precincts. Absentee/early voting began on September 20. Absentee ballots can be requested until 5 p.m.
McIntosh Community Daycare Board President Kelli Nehl, left, and board member Tia Nehl stand in the back door of the new daycare facility. The building, a SD Governor’s Daycare structure, is located on a corner lot across from the school that was donated by the McIntosh School District. The new daycare is expected to be open by Jan. 1, 2025. Photo by Jon Flatland

McIntosh Community Daycare Board President Kelli Nehl, left, and board member Tia Nehl stand in the back door of the new daycare facility. The building, a SD Governor’s Daycare structure, is located on a corner lot across from the school that was donated by the McIntosh School District. The new daycare is expected to be open by Jan. 1, 2025. Photo by Jon Flatland

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It takes a village

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Three years after a group of local mothers organized to address the lack of childcare in their community, the McIntosh Community Daycare is expected to open in a brand new facility by the end of this year.

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Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rachel Landis of Trail City gifted her son Kelly’s donut machine to Karen and Carl Salzer, not to the Trail City Community Hall as stated on page 20 of the October 19 issue of the Topic. We apologize for the error.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Corson County, McIntoshOctober 86:24 a.m. responded to a car vs. deer accident on Highway 12 by the Grand River.6:43 a.m. received a report of a car vs. cow accident south of Keldron.10:17 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin to assist BIA Police with a male trespassing at a residence.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Corson County, McIntoshSeptember 30Floyd Conger, 58, of McIntosh, renewal registration during assigned month. Fine and costs $132.50.October 1Melanie Muthui, 22, of Brookings, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50.

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Dewey County Library happenings

Cherie Leibel, Librarian
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
As the weather cools down, get ready for some cool weather reading. The Library has had lots of donations that we are working on getting on the shelves. Stop in and check out these books and many more.
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