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Sophia Ley and her aunt, Colette Brown Otter, visit Walker Rose’s table to see what they can learn.

Sophia Ley and her aunt, Colette Brown Otter, visit Walker Rose’s table to see what they can learn.

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FAMILY NIGHT

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Family Night at Timber Lake Elementary School drew over 300 people for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities, a meal, and prizes.
The Blizzard of ‘66 Remembered at the Broken Heart Ranch

The Blizzard of ‘66 Remembered at the Broken Heart Ranch

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The Blizzard of ‘66 Remembered at the Broken Heart Ranch

Karen Holzer
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Blizzard of 1966 was a devastating storm that brought high winds and and heavy snow into the region the first week of March 1966.Gary Pederson of Broken Heart Ranch north of Firesteel was ranching with his father, Ralph.
Whiteout Warrior ...

Whiteout Warrior ...

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Whiteout Warrior ...

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The sixth grade class at McIntosh Elementary School was named a winner in the North Dakota Dept. of Transportation’s latest Name the Snowplow contest. The students chose WhiteoutWarrior, which will be placed on the snowplow. The students also got the opportunity to autograph a snowplow.

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Charges against NDN Collective CEO dropped

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Prosecutors in Pennington County have dismissed charges against a prominent Indigenous rights advocate.Charges stemming from a 2022 incident against Nick Tilsen, CEO and founder of NDN Collective, have been dropped, the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s office announced Monday.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMarch 92:27 p.m. received a report of a fire alarm at a business in McLaughlin. It was found to be a false alarm.March 129:38 a.m. received a report of a possible sexual assault against a minor in the McIntosh area. Report was sent to BIA Police.3:58 p.m.

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Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
An article in last week’s Topic (March 19, 2026) stated that Elementary Principal Sarah Schweitzer had recommended Option 2 for the new playground. She corrected that statement, saying, “I had no recommendation on which option but just presented it.” We apologize for the error.

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Fourth Circuit Court

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshMarch 16Kobe Shaykett, 22, of Sturgis, speeding and driving with suspended license. Fine and costs $400 Dylan Geiger, 21, of Mandan, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 March 17Karlton Knudson, 50, of Minneapolis, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $117.
Timber Lake Middle School spellers who won awards at the NWAS Spelling Bee are (l-r): Brayden Meier (6th grade), Mason Hollenbeck (7th grade) and Autym Red Bear (8th grade).

Timber Lake Middle School spellers who won awards at the NWAS Spelling Bee are (l-r): Brayden Meier (6th grade), Mason Hollenbeck (7th grade) and Autym Red Bear (8th grade).

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Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee was held March 18 in Faith.
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