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TL School Board exploring possible construction, expansion

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Timber Lake School officials last week discussed a potential expansion project that could accommodate three classrooms, a wrestling gym, a weight room, and space for welding and small engine classes.The plans were drawn up by Co-op Architecture, a company specializing in working with public schools...
An artist’s rendering of the future exterior of the North 40 Bar & Grill, formerly the Branding Iron and Sparky’s, on Main Street of Isabel. The business, closed since the end of 2025, was purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.

An artist’s rendering of the future exterior of the North 40 Bar & Grill, formerly the Branding Iron and Sparky’s, on Main Street of Isabel. The business, closed since the end of 2025, was purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.

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Isabel steakhouse reopening with new owners, new look

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
An Isabel eatery shuttered since December when it closed for business is making a dramatic comeback with new owners and a whole new look inside and out.The Branding Iron Bar & Grill, formerly known as Sparky’s, has been purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.The...
Sierra Eagleman stuffs tissue paper in a screen for Western Dakota Bank’s float which will appear in the Timber Lake and Isabel parades the next two Saturdays. See details about both celebrations inside this issue. Photo by Kathy Nelson

Sierra Eagleman stuffs tissue paper in a screen for Western Dakota Bank’s float which will appear in the Timber Lake and Isabel parades the next two Saturdays. See details about both celebrations inside this issue. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Getting Ready ...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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TL City Council cracking down on permits

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
After discussion about enforcement of the ordinance on building permits and easements, the Timber Lake City Council voted at its July 13 meeting to contact property owners who recently had work done without city permits.

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Fourth Circuit Court Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshJuly 6Benjamin Bieber, 45, of Trail City, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Erica Maher, 37, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Cecilia Goldade, 26, of Morristown, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Catherine Laurin, 29, of Aberdeen, speeding.
TheTimber Lake High School Class of 1994 (RIGHT) held an impromptu reunion recently when Cody Burnette was home. Front (l-r) are Bryan Gill, Jake (Yvette) Ducheneaux Houck, Jessica Witte Ducheneaux, Val Reiss, Billy Yuker; back: Cody Burnette, Jackie Hahne Grage, Steve Holzer, Ed Ducheneaux.

TheTimber Lake High School Class of 1994 (RIGHT) held an impromptu reunion recently when Cody Burnette was home. Front (l-r) are Bryan Gill, Jake (Yvette) Ducheneaux Houck, Jessica Witte Ducheneaux, Val Reiss, Billy Yuker; back: Cody Burnette, Jackie Hahne Grage, Steve Holzer, Ed Ducheneaux.

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TLHS Class of 1994

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sister Lorane Coffin (middle) at her 75th anniversary celebration with her brother Grant and sister Mary.

Sister Lorane Coffin (middle) at her 75th anniversary celebration with her brother Grant and sister Mary.

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Sr. Lorane Coffin celebrates 75 years as Benedictine Sister

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sister Lorane Coffin was honored on July 11 in Rapid City to celebrate her 75th anniversary of being a Benedictine Sister. Father Mike Mulloy presided at a special Mass in her honor which was followed by a reception.
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