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SDSU Extension launches ‘605 Igniting Change’ health campaign

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is launching “605 Igniting Change,” a statewide campaign in recognition of Chronic Disease Day on July 10, 2026.The campaign encourages South Dakotans to take simple steps toward better health through the theme “Move • Fuel • Thrive,” focusing on...
Commencement exercises slated at area high schools

Commencement exercises slated at area high schools

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Commencement exercises slated at area high schools

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Twenty-eight seniors will receive diplomas at the 111th annual commencement exercises at Timber Lake High School on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. MT at the old gym.Student speakers from the Class of 2026 will be Braylen Hansen and Presley Goldade.

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Tribes sue Forest Service over Black Hills mineral exploration

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux tribes, along with seven other Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota tribes are suing the US National Forest Service in an attempt to stop mineral exploration in the Black Hills.Hearings began this week in federal court on the lawsuit, which follows the Forest...

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Topic garners eight SD NewsMedia awards

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Timber Lake Topic received eight awards at the South Dakota NewsMedia Association’s annual conference Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, including second place in the coveted General Excellence division, the highest honor a newspaper can receive in the SD Better NewsMedia competition.“It’s always...
The Timber Lake Head Start kids presented their spring concert in the Timber Lake School theater last Thursday, April 30. Performers included (l-r) Jesper Four Bear, Reagan Kraft, Mia Linderman, Dexter Aberle and Kara Aberle. The stage was decorated with flowers, bumblebees and lady bug art created by the students. Photo by Kathy Nelson

The Timber Lake Head Start kids presented their spring concert in the Timber Lake School theater last Thursday, April 30. Performers included (l-r) Jesper Four Bear, Reagan Kraft, Mia Linderman, Dexter Aberle and Kara Aberle. The stage was decorated with flowers, bumblebees and lady bug art created by the students. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
First Responders from several area communities and counties participated in specialized Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training in Timber Lake, designed to enhance their ability to provide critical, life-saving care in high-risk situations. Above, Shad Bollinger, Bailey Keller and Chandler Ross perform an exercise as part of the training program.

First Responders from several area communities and counties participated in specialized Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training in Timber Lake, designed to enhance their ability to provide critical, life-saving care in high-risk situations. Above, Shad Bollinger, Bailey Keller and Chandler Ross perform an exercise as part of the training program.

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First Responders

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
April 1310:02 a.m. responded to a civil matter on Highway 20, two miles west of the Highway 12 and Highway 20 junction.April 1412:40 p.m. responded to a disturbance at a residence in McLaughlin.

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Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesess

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027.On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture...

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Mt. Rushmore in severe drought as plans proceed for July 3 event

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Three months before a planned fireworks celebration commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary, Mount Rushmore is under an extreme drought designation.The national memorial is at a level 5 of 6 tiers ranging from a drought condition of “normal” to “exceptional,” as of an April 7 report.The Black...
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