News

CRST Tribal Housing awarded HUD grant funds

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is one of 11 communities across the nation that will receive Indian Community Development Block Grant funds through the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

MOA clears path for water system improvement project

The Timber Lake City Board has approved a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, the S.D. Dept. of Ag and Natural Resources (DANR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the planned demolition of the city’s water tower.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale February 5 8:25 a.m. responded to Highway 20, west of Trail City for property left on the Highway. 9:18 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin for a welfare check. February 6 9:44 a.m. received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in McLaughlin.
What’s the news about oil?

What’s the news about oil?

What’s the news about oil?

Bart and Marlene Biegler of Biegler Equipment hosted an automotive oil seminar Monday, February 12 at St. Joseph Center in Timber Lake, where customers got a free meal, information on oil products, and prizes. The presenter was Jay Kleinjan of Dean’s Bulk Service in Fargo, ND.
Countdown to completion

Countdown to completion

Countdown to completion

Work on the new headquarters building for Moreau-Grand Electric Cooperative continues as the contractor, Capital City Construction of Bismarck, ND, heads toward a May completion deadline. ABOVE: steel studs for the electrical room and rest rooms stand ready for sheet rocking.
Photo by Patty Peacock

Photo by Patty Peacock

Superior soloists

Dupree High School had three students compete in the Region 6 Solo/ Small Group Music Contest in Mobridge on February 7 and all three brought home the highest rating of Superior.
Dupree students who participated in the CRST Farm to School logo contest included (l-r): Jamie Black Moon (who won second place), Izzy Jeffries, and Wambli Quintana. They are displaying the winning logo, which was created by Alicia Condon, a student at Takini School. Photo by Patty Peacock

Dupree students who participated in the CRST Farm to School logo contest included (l-r): Jamie Black Moon (who won second place), Izzy Jeffries, and Wambli Quintana. They are displaying the winning logo, which was created by Alicia Condon, a student at Takini School. Photo by Patty Peacock

Students design logos for Cheyenne River Farm to School program

The Cheyenne River Farm to School program gave students an opportunity to create a logo design that will be the brand of CRST Farm to School for years to come. From that contest three winners were chosen and others that had participated were recognized with sweatshirts.

LOOKING BACK

News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapers Isabel Dakotan February 13, 1964 Fire destroyed the Farmers Coop Elevator in Dupree. Approximately 15,000 bushels of grain went up in smoke, plus the entire elevator structure. The loss could be in the neighborhood of $150,000.