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Local singer/songwriter Jon Holmes performed at the annual meeting of the Ziebach County Historical Society.

Local singer/songwriter Jon Holmes performed at the annual meeting of the Ziebach County Historical Society.

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ZCHS honors Twila Schuler

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Ziebach County Historical Society held their annual meeting at their museum/history center in Dupree on May 21.
J.R. LaPlante

J.R. LaPlante

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J.R. LaPlante named associate VP for Wokini Initiative at SDSU

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
J.R. LaPlante has been named associate vice president for the Wokini Initiative at South Dakota State University, SDSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dennis Hedge announced. LaPlante’s appointment is pending South Dakota Board of Regents approval.
Natalie Biegler (LEFT) of Timber Lake was fourth runner-up in the Miss South Dakota’s Teen Pageant held last week at Brookings. Also pictured are (L-R): Amelie Wilcox, third runner-up; Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2023 Nevaeh Kee; first runner-up Briley Steffensen; and second runner-up, Crimsun Hotz.

Natalie Biegler (LEFT) of Timber Lake was fourth runner-up in the Miss South Dakota’s Teen Pageant held last week at Brookings. Also pictured are (L-R): Amelie Wilcox, third runner-up; Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2023 Nevaeh Kee; first runner-up Briley Steffensen; and second runner-up, Crimsun Hotz.

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Natalie Biegler fourth runner-up to Miss SD Teen

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Nevaeh Kee, 17, Miss Missouri River’s Teen, was crowned Miss South Dakota’s Teen on June 2 at Brookings. Natalie Biegler of Timber Lake was named fourth runner-up. She won a $500 scholarship. Natalie is the daughter of Bo and Christa Biegler. First runner-up was Briley Steffensen of Yankton.
LEFT: A construction project at Dupree school is underway.

LEFT: A construction project at Dupree school is underway.

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More construction at Dupree School

Patty Peacock
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Dupree students were barely out of the building at the end of the school term when construction began last week. New classrooms are being built on the far side of the building; that project has been going on for awhile.
CRST Police officer shoots suspect during alleged assault

CRST Police officer shoots suspect during alleged assault

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CRST Police officer shoots suspect during alleged assault

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
One man is hospitalized in critical condition and facing multiple charges after being shot by a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Cherry Creek last Monday.

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Locken Oil selling bulk fuel business to Agtegra Co-op

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
After more than 60 years of serving Isabel and the surrounding area with fuel deliveries for homes and machinery, the Locken Oil Company is selling the bulk fuel delivery side of its business to the Agtegra Cooperative, headquartered in Aberdeen.

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McLaughlin city, school elections slated June 20

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Voters of Ward 1 in the city of McLaughlin and patrons of the McLaughlin School District will have the opportunity to cast their ballots in elections slated Tuesday, June 20. Running for a two-year term representing Ward 1 on the city council are Lornie Hatch and Mackenzie (Buechler) Yellow Horse.
Six Mile Strip moved West River cattle to market

Six Mile Strip moved West River cattle to market

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Six Mile Strip moved West River cattle to market

Angie Jones Ellison
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
West River, South Dakota may not be the best farm ground, but its bountiful grazing has long been revered. Good grass combined with deep draws provide ample water and winter shelter, making this region a grazing animal’s paradise.
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