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Federal court upholds convictions of man and woman for 2023 murders

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A federal appeals court has officially affirmed the convictions of a mother and son for a violent 2023 killing on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.In a ruling issued May 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sided with the government in the case of Bailey Belt and Theodora Belt.
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Sam Marty, Prairie City

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Where in District 28 do you live? I live 30 miles southwest of Bison or 20 miles south of Prairie City.Briefly describe your educational background, work experience, and experience in public office. I’ve had one year of college.

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Linderman named to President’s List

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Abby Linderman, a 2023 graduate of Timber Lake High School, was named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. Abby is a Surgical Technology student and maintained a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to earn this honor.
FRONT (l-r): Ryder Schrempp, Canyon Quaschnick, Eddie Vogel, Ma’Laya Brown Otter, Alaia Edwards, Jaxtyn Gray, Denim Garreaux, Katai Bartlett; 2NDROW: Paxton Schweitzer, Doly Goldade, Andrew Zeug, Maverick Linderman, Landyn Longbrake, Rowan Maher, Blake Booth, Trevor Aberle; 3RD ROW: Ben Mareska, CeCe Muller, Kendyl Gill, Raelyn Quaschnick, Josie Fiddler, Lola Yellow Horse, Mine’ Baker.

FRONT (l-r): Ryder Schrempp, Canyon Quaschnick, Eddie Vogel, Ma’Laya Brown Otter, Alaia Edwards, Jaxtyn Gray, Denim Garreaux, Katai Bartlett; 2NDROW: Paxton Schweitzer, Doly Goldade, Andrew Zeug, Maverick Linderman, Landyn Longbrake, Rowan Maher, Blake Booth, Trevor Aberle; 3RD ROW: Ben Mareska, CeCe Muller, Kendyl Gill, Raelyn Quaschnick, Josie Fiddler, Lola Yellow Horse, Mine’ Baker.

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Good Panthers for May

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
at Timber Lake Elementary are recognized from demonstrating

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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Timber Lake Topic May 5, 1966Congratulations and thanks go to the members and leaders of the Shining Star 4-H club, who have undertaken a bicycle safety project.Last week, they conducted a quiz in grades four through eight in the Holy Cross School, and grades five through eight in the public...
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Dupree School receives Gladys Pyle Award

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dupree High School was honored to receive the Gladys Pyle Award from Secretary of State Monae Johnson. Johnson created the award to recognize schools for their efforts in getting students registered to vote. Schools that get 90% or higher registered are eligible to receive the award.

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Farmers Union photo contest ends October 1

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Do you enjoy capturing life on South Dakota’s farms and ranches? Then you are encouraged to enter photos in South Dakota Farmers Union annual photo contest May 1 through Oct. 1.“Photos tell stories.
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