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The secrets to being a

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The secrets to being a successful rancher revealed

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
How did you get started in farming/ranching and how long have you been at it? Have you had other occupations? I grew up in North Dakota just five miles north of McIntosh, in a family of nine children. My parents started me in country school 1st grade at five years old.
‘There comes a time’

‘There comes a time’

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‘There comes a time’

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Mary Harris is quick to point out that the biggest challenge of her career, while daunting at times, is not responsible for her decision to retire. “There comes a time,” she said last Friday, March 24, the last day of her 34-year career with the South Dakota Dept.
Mark Mindt (LEFT), creator of Koda the Warrior, a Native American superhero, plays the flute for Shanna Martin and her daughter, Crozbee, at the Timber Lake Elementary School Family Fun Night on March 23. Mindt visited elementary classes throughout the day prior to taking part in the Family Fun Night. (More on page 16) Photo by Kathy Nelson

Mark Mindt (LEFT), creator of Koda the Warrior, a Native American superhero, plays the flute for Shanna Martin and her daughter, Crozbee, at the Timber Lake Elementary School Family Fun Night on March 23. Mindt visited elementary classes throughout the day prior to taking part in the Family Fun Night. (More on page 16) Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Family Fun Night

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Several members of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program have been on-site for the YMCA of the Seven Councils Fires since early this month building cabins to increase the capacity of Camp Leslie Marrowbone, located near Swiftbird. Team members will be working in the area through April. AmeriCorps Photo

Several members of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program have been on-site for the YMCA of the Seven Councils Fires since early this month building cabins to increase the capacity of Camp Leslie Marrowbone, located near Swiftbird. Team members will be working in the area through April. AmeriCorps Photo

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AmeriCorps NCCC team supporting YMCA of the Seven Council Fires with building projects

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
AmeriCorps members serving in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program have been on-site for the YMCA of the Seven Council Fires since early March building cabins to increase the capacity of Camp Leslie Marrowbone, located near Swiftbird.

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News Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gov. Kristi Noem has signed SB56, the bill brought by Sen. Ryan Maher (R-Isabel) that changes some of the procedures for moving a county seat. The bill passed both houses of the S.D. State Legislature with wide majorities after being amended.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Dewey County, Timber Lake January 18 Keri Swift, 45, of Firesteel, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 January 20 Cynthia Hoyt, 17, of Timber Lake, speeding and unauthorized use of vehicle by restricted licensee. Fine and costs $250 February 5 Arial Hach, 21, of Rapid City, speeding.

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Timber Lake School menu

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Monday, March 27: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, green beans, applesauce, and milk. Tuesday, March 28: Breakfast: Banana bread, cereal, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Sloppy Joe on whole grain bun, sweet potato fries, pears, and milk.
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