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Kennedy Fischer

Kennedy Fischer

Fischer named new principal of Timber Lake Elementary

Kennedy Pearson Fischer has been named the new elementary school principal for the Timber Lake School District, moving into the role after six years as a middle school English teacher.Fischer began her teaching career in Timber Lake in 2020, shortly after graduating from Northern State...
Judge Michelle Comer

Judge Michelle Comer

Comer appointed as presiding judge

South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Michelle K. Comer as presiding judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.Judge Comer replaces the current Fourth Judicial Circuit presiding judge, the Honorable Michael W. Day, who is retiring effective June 8.

Isabel to study water rates in face of looming cost hike

The Isabel Board of Trustees is developing a comprehensive water and sewer rate study after receiving word two weeks ago that the community’s water provider - Mni Waste Water Company - is implementing system-wide rate increases that will carry it into 2027.Mni Waste Water’s bulk water rate...

Corson County Register of Deeds

April 2, 2026: James D. Gilland, Hettinger, ND to City of McIntosh, McIntosh: City McINTOSH Sub ORIGINAL TOWNSITE Blk 8 LOT 10 AND N2 OF LOT 11. Quit Claim Deed.

Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntosh May 5 Ethan Helfenstein, 36, of Ashley, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Eliana Cantellops, 23, of Greenville, SC, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 Carson Schott, 55, of Reno, NV, speeding.

Dewey County Register of Deeds

The following property transfers were filed with the Dewey County Register of Deeds during April, 2026: April 2, 2026: Neigel Holden, Deceased to Dennis & Alaine Neigel, Eagle Butte: Lot:3 Block:12 Eagle Butte City. Affidavit.
Larson

Larson

Larson Paleontology Unlimited coming to Museum, May 20

Neal Larson of Larson Paleontology Unlimited in Hill City will give a presentation on fossils at the Timber Lake Museum on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. MT. The program is free and open to the public. People are welcome to bring fossil specimens for a “show and tell” session.

Dewey County library happenings

The Dewey County Library is excited to present the 1,000 books before kindergarten initiative. Research has shown that children who are read to early and often are better prepared for school success by understanding the sounds letters make, develop a bigger vocabulary, and following a narrative.
Earns degree

Earns degree

Earns degree

Tina Louise Meier Escobar is one of 22,000 students to be awarded degrees from Arizona State University in Flagstaff, AZ on May 14. She is graduating with honors with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Policy.