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A building that had housed several businesses on Isabel’s Main Street, including a candle shop, was demolished on July 1.

A building that had housed several businesses on Isabel’s Main Street, including a candle shop, was demolished on July 1.

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Candle shop, beauty shop, gift shop building had lots of history

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, one of the oldest buildings in Isabel was torn down.One of the first owners of the building was a man who sold war bonds on the first floor and lived on the second. He even had a tiller’s door out front which was still in the building before it was taken down.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshJuly 62:48 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 12 by the Grand River Casino July 77:28 p.m. responded to a domestic assault at a residence northeast of McLaughlin.
Gus, one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found, will go on the auction block at Sotheby’s in New York City.

Gus, one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found, will go on the auction block at Sotheby’s in New York City.

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Harding County T. rex could bring $30 million or more at auction

Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered on a ranch in western South Dakota will be auctioned off in New York City with a possible sale price of $30 million or more.The 38-foot long skeleton, nicknamed Gus, stands more than 12 feet tall and is one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever found.
The Timber Lake School playground is closed until further notice. Major improvements are underway with plans for the $504,000 project to be completed before school begins. Commercial Recreation Specialists of Verona, WI is the main contractor.

The Timber Lake School playground is closed until further notice. Major improvements are underway with plans for the $504,000 project to be completed before school begins. Commercial Recreation Specialists of Verona, WI is the main contractor.

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Closed for construction

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Eighteen students age 11 and older took the HuntSafe class offered by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks at Timber Lake on July 10. Completion of the course made them eligible for a youth hunting license at age 12. Above, Jakways Mendoza, a Timber Lake teacher, was one of the instructors, along with Kyle Nilson of Timber Lake and GF&P personnel. Photo by Kathy Nelson

Eighteen students age 11 and older took the HuntSafe class offered by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks at Timber Lake on July 10. Completion of the course made them eligible for a youth hunting license at age 12. Above, Jakways Mendoza, a Timber Lake teacher, was one of the instructors, along with Kyle Nilson of Timber Lake and GF&P personnel. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Hunt safe class

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Standing Rock artist Del Iron Cloud, shown here painting the Old Stone Church on Firesteel Creek in 2012, will be the guest artist at the Timber Lake Museum during the Days of 1910, July 24 and 25.

Standing Rock artist Del Iron Cloud, shown here painting the Old Stone Church on Firesteel Creek in 2012, will be the guest artist at the Timber Lake Museum during the Days of 1910, July 24 and 25.

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Iron Cloud to be guest artist at Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Del Iron Cloud of Rapid City will be the guest artist, doing live painting, at the Timber Lake Museum on Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25.

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Cookie/Pie Baking Contest open to all

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Area bakers are asked to step on up and show off their baking talents by entering the Dewey County Cookie Contest and/or Pie Contest on Thursday, July 23.Participants are asked to enter their favorite cookies or pie between 9:00-9:45 at the Timber Lake Community Center.
Isaac and Eli Zeug showed poultry at the 2025 Achievement Day.

Isaac and Eli Zeug showed poultry at the 2025 Achievement Day.

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Dewey County 4-H youth to showcase projects at Achievement Day

Natalie Lawrence Summer Intern
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Dewey County 4-H members will showcase their projects and skills during the annual Achievement Day on Thursday, July 23, held during the Days of 1910.The event will feature project judging, Fashion Revue and music presentations, a cookie and pie contest, and livestock displays, offering youth an...
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