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Mike Ganje, central office supervisor for the CRST Telephone Authority (left) and Larry Mroczkowski, network engineer with Calix, were at work on Monday at the facility at Timber Lake which is the “heart and brains” of the system bringing high speed internet to rural Timber Lake. Photo by Kathy Nelson

Mike Ganje, central office supervisor for the CRST Telephone Authority (left) and Larry Mroczkowski, network engineer with Calix, were at work on Monday at the facility at Timber Lake which is the “heart and brains” of the system bringing high speed internet to rural Timber Lake. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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High speed broadband one step closer for rural 865

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
People on the rural Timber Lake 865 telephone exchange are one step closer to having the same high speed internet access that town residents have had for several years.Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority Manager Charles “Festus” Fischer is talking weeks, not months, for the system to...

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Tribal court dismisses banishment charges against three members

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Court has dismissed banishment violation charges against three tribal members, ruling the banishment orders in their cases amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.The Sept. 3 rulings involve Emmett Traversie, Haiden Kenyon and Samuel Hanson, who had previously been...
Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft

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Kraft becomes one of highest paid tight ends in the NFL

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tucker Kraft was already an elite player. On Saturday, Sept.12, the Green Bay Packer tight end who hails from Timber Lake signed a contract extension worthy of that status.Kraft agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Green Bay Packers through 2030.

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Isabel Town Board prepping for grant

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A public hearing was held at the Isabel Town Board meeting on September 8 concerning the acquisition of a South Dakota Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to improve the Isabel Community Center.The board is proposing to submit an application for $1,020,000 for the improvement project, which...

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Fourth Circuit Court Report

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshSeptember 7Lewis Judkins, 18, speeding. Fine and costs, $97.50 September 8Hannah Molldrem, 32, of Moorhead, MN, speeding. Fine and costs, $137.50 Owen Rausch, 21, of Gettysburg, speeding. Fine and costs, $117.50 September 9Corvus Meliora, 57, of Box Elder, speeding.
Holy Cross Catholic Church hosted its annual bazaar on Sunday, September 13, with a meal, games, and silent auction. Afterwards there was cleaning up to do. Renee Leibel (left) and Donna Aberle helped with the dish washing.

Holy Cross Catholic Church hosted its annual bazaar on Sunday, September 13, with a meal, games, and silent auction. Afterwards there was cleaning up to do. Renee Leibel (left) and Donna Aberle helped with the dish washing.

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Kitchen crew

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Dewey County, Sheriff Ashley ArpanMonthly report for AugustAmbulance: 6Assault: 1Assist other agency: 1Attempt to locate: 1Citizen assist: 1Community oriented policingactivity: 1Disorderly person: 1Brush fire: 1Fight: 1Vehicle lookout assist: 2Motorist assist: 1Nature of call unknown: 1Noise...
Homecoming king and queen candidates, voted on by the Dupree High School students, are (l-r): Collins Blue Coat, Hudson Terveen, Kami McLellan, Michael Donovan, Samara Ward Martel, and Gaby LaPlante.

Homecoming king and queen candidates, voted on by the Dupree High School students, are (l-r): Collins Blue Coat, Hudson Terveen, Kami McLellan, Michael Donovan, Samara Ward Martel, and Gaby LaPlante.

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Dupree announces Homecoming week activities

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Dupree School will be celebrating Homecoming the week of September 21 following a music theme.On Monday, Sept. 21, the theme is 'Life Is a Highway' so students and staff are encouraged to dress as tourists going on a trip.
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