Eagle Butte man sentenced to prison for sexual contact

A 22-year-old Eagle Butte man was sentenced to federal prison last Monday, Feb. 23, in U.S. District Court after being convicted of abusive sexual contact.Jared Paul Dorian Jr.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleFebruary 241:45 p.m. responded to the Wakpala School for a report of a male identifying himself as an ICE agent. The male left prior to arrival. It was determined that the male was not an ICE agent. Investigation is ongoing.10:50 p.m.

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

Bridget Williams gathered a group of children together in her barn to show them how to safely give a horse a treat.Williams told them not to hold the treat near the horse’s mouth because it can’t see the snack and could mistakenly bite a finger.

All About Me

Timber Lake Elementary Shanna Gebhardt - 2nd GradeStudent’s Name: Marie Bad WarriorParents: Dewey and Fallon Bad WarriorWhat is your favorite subject in school and why? Science because I like lots to do and learn new activities.If you were given $100.00, what would you do with it?

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, March 9: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pizza, peas, peaches, and milk.Tuesday, March 10: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Tacos, corn and bean salsa, applesauce, and milk.

State’s media landscape shifts, newspapers sold and two launch

The ever-changing landscape of South Dakota’s traditional and new media industry evolved further in the past few months, with newspapers starting, changing hands and cutting back.

Timber Lake School Board Agenda

Wednesday, March 11, 20267:00 P.M.Superintendent Office Regular February Meeting1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve Agenda4. Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2026, Board of Education Meeting5. Approve financial reports-lunch, fiduciary funds A.

State approves 68,300 acre wind turbine farm

The Public Utilities Commission has granted a permit to Philip Wind Partners LLC to build a wind turbine farm in Haakon County which will be the largest in the state.The company behind the project said it will span 68,300 acres — that’s over 100 square miles — and generate 333 megawatts of energy.

Educator Rising

Timber Lake HS junior Anna Kraft won the Lesson Plan Delivery division at the State Educators Rising Conference held recently in Spearfish. She earned a trip to the National Educators Rising Conference in Portland, OR, in June. She is the daughter of Ross and Heather Kraft.

NDSU announces fall 2025 dean’s list

Local students recognized for their academic performance in the fall 2025 semester at North Dakota State University have been named to the dean’s list. They include: Code Bry Ann Enright of Timber Lake, Veterinary Technology, and Meredith Maciejewski of Timber Lake, Management Communication.