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South Dakota picnic in Florida

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The South Dakota 72nd Annual Picnic in Florida will be held on Saturday, February 28 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 13600 Caspian Lane, Clermont FL 34711.Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m. WHAT TO BRING: casseroles, hot dishes, salads or desserts.
Matthew Busch, a senior archaeologist with the S.D. State Historical Society’s Archaeological Research Center in Rapid City, will talk about artifacts and archaeology at the Timber Lake Museum on Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. MT. Busch will do a presentation, show examples, and answer questions. The public is welcome at the free event and invited to bring artifacts or unidentified objects for a show and tell session. For more information, call 605-848-3092.

Matthew Busch, a senior archaeologist with the S.D. State Historical Society’s Archaeological Research Center in Rapid City, will talk about artifacts and archaeology at the Timber Lake Museum on Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. MT. Busch will do a presentation, show examples, and answer questions. The public is welcome at the free event and invited to bring artifacts or unidentified objects for a show and tell session. For more information, call 605-848-3092.

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Is it a rock? Is it a fossil? Is it an artifact?

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Journey Through America: 250 Years

Journey Through America: 250 Years

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Journey Through America: 250 Years

Karen Holzer
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Patty (Humann) Kjellsen is a longtime resident of Timber Lake, arriving with her mother, Viola, and three siblings in 1953. She enjoys playing the piano, reading, and visiting with people.

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Goldade named to NDSC Honor Roll

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
North Dakota State College of Science named students to the Fall 2025 President’s Honor Roll, recognizing exceptional academic performance and a strong commitment to learning.Jayden Goldade of Timber Lake was named to the list. He is studying John Deere Technology.

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Natalie Lawrence placed on BSC Honor Roll

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Natalie Lawrence of Timber Lake has been named to the President’s Honor Roll with a 4.00 GPA for the Fall 2025 semester at Bismarck State College.To earn the designation, students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.

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Mobridge PD dispatchers complete training

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Twenty-three students graduated on Feb.6 from the South Dakota Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course.Among those graduating were Amy Blankartz, Donovan Knecht and KiaraSchmeichel, all with the Mobridge Police Department.
Attendance All Stars for January, with 93.74% attendance: Sierra Kraft’s 2nd Grade Class: FRONT (L-R): Leon Shoots the Enemy, Andew Zeug, DW Scholtz, Eleazar Reichert; BACK: Doly Goldade, Remington Schott, Bexley Dupris, Elsie Maher, Kinzlee Martin, Cora Wiedmer, Millie Brown Otter. Not pictured: Kian Rousseau.

Attendance All Stars for January, with 93.74% attendance: Sierra Kraft’s 2nd Grade Class: FRONT (L-R): Leon Shoots the Enemy, Andew Zeug, DW Scholtz, Eleazar Reichert; BACK: Doly Goldade, Remington Schott, Bexley Dupris, Elsie Maher, Kinzlee Martin, Cora Wiedmer, Millie Brown Otter. Not pictured: Kian Rousseau.

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Timber Lake Elementary Attendance All Stars for January 2026

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Interior Dept. to offer wildland firefighting to Native youth

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Department of the Interior announced a new partnership Monday between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education aimed at preparing Native students for careers in wildland firefighting, strengthening the workforce while creating school-to-career pathways for tribal youth.

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Holder of $2 million winning Powerball ticket claims prize

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A $2 million Powerball prize sold in Mobridge in August has been claimed but lottery officials cannot reveal who had the winning ticket.A news release from the South Dakota Lottery says, “The recent $2 million Powerball winner has requested to remain anonymous.
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