SD Humanities Council announces 2026 One Book South Dakota

The South Dakota Humanities Council has announced the 2026 One Book South Dakota selection: A Biography of a Mountain by Matthew Davis.Each year, the One Book South Dakota program invites readers across the state to engage with a single title that sparks meaningful conversations about history,...

Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee winners

The Northwest Area Schools Spelling Bee was held March 18 in Faith.

Contestants named to represent Timber Lake at Northwest Area Schools Academic Olympics

The Northwest Area Schools Academic Olympics competition will be held at Bison on April 15.

Agenda of Timber Lake School Board Special Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 20267:00 P.M. Superintendent’s Office1. Call meeting to order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Approve agenda4. Conflict of Interest5. Public Comment per SDCL1-25-16. Executive session A. Teacher Negotiations SDCL1-25-2(4).7.

Former Dupree resident files for Rapid City council

Pat Roseland, a longtime Rapid City resident, U.S. Navy veteran, and former Ward 5 council member, has announced his candidacy for the Rapid City Common Council representing Ward 5. The election is Tuesday, June 2.

Dupree School Students of the Month for February

RIGHT: Junior High students (l-r): Caryssa Martin, Rowdy Schrempp, and Xiomari Perez Martinez. BELOW: High School students (lr): Tee Birkeland, Kyann Knight, Ransom Martin, and Kyler Hunt.

LOOKING BACK

Timber Lake Topic March 10, 1966 Timber Lake area in Heart of StormA vicious blizzard lashed the Dakotas, last week end, leaving in its wake thousands of dollars in damages, and several thousand dollars expense in digging out.

THANK YOU

I want to thank everyone for the birthday cards, gift cards, and greetings for my birthday. I appreciate it all. Melvin Gundersen

Rhoden signs public safety bills into law

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed seven public safety bills into law last week, including HB 1298, which prevents the doxxing of law enforcement and judicial officers.“South Dakota is strong, safe, and free because of the law enforcement and judicial officers who work hard to protect our...

Kids Day at the Museum

Groups of kids gathered at the Timber Lake Museum on no-school Fridays, March 6 and 20 to find volunteers and activities waiting for them. More than 40 kids attended one or more of the four sessions. They did scavenger hunts, puzzles, and games.