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Gene Reinbold has been replacing worn disks on the air seeder. He usually spends the winter months getting equipment ready for the next year.

Gene Reinbold has been replacing worn disks on the air seeder. He usually spends the winter months getting equipment ready for the next year.

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Gene Reinbold, Timber Lake

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Where is your farm/ranch and how long have you been there? My farm is located 9 miles southwest of Timber Lake. I have been farming there since 1975. What crops and livestock do you raise? Who else works with you? What is your role? In recent years I raise wheat, corn and sunflowers with my wife.
Branding 101

Branding 101

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Branding 101

(from The S.d. Brand Board)
Thursday, March 24, 2022
A good brand is one that is simple in design and easily applied to the animal leaving a clear, legible brand. When branding livestock, be sure the brand is positioned correctly and placed on the proper location on the animal. Misbranding will cause a dispute to the ownership of the animal.
Instead of a photo of herself, a committed “no picture of me” person, Emily Gill provided a photo of Stella, a milk cow who gives her some quiet time away from the daily hubbub at the ranch. Emily says, “She’s photogenic sporting my hate of net wrap.”

Instead of a photo of herself, a committed “no picture of me” person, Emily Gill provided a photo of Stella, a milk cow who gives her some quiet time away from the daily hubbub at the ranch. Emily says, “She’s photogenic sporting my hate of net wrap.”

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Emily Gill watching drought conditions, advocates for local beef

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Where is your operation located and how long have you been there? I work for Gill Red Angus Ranch east of Timber Lake since August, 2011. And I still get to fill in at Oahe Vet occasionally. What kind of crops and livestock do you raise?
Duane Hoff, Glad Valley

Duane Hoff, Glad Valley

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Duane Hoff, Glad Valley

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Where are you located and what crops and livestock do you raise? Who else works with you? I live in the Glad Valley area. I raise small grains and cattle. I work by myself, but when working cattle, branding, our neighbors help each other.
Martin Biegler initiated a project to install all new LED lighting in the gallery and gift shop at the Timber Lake Museum. He organized the project and did the fundraising.

Martin Biegler initiated a project to install all new LED lighting in the gallery and gift shop at the Timber Lake Museum. He organized the project and did the fundraising.

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New lighting at Museum donated

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
When Martin Biegler and his Three Seasons Construction crew closed up the window between the main gallery and the fossil lab at the Timber Lake Museum, they discovered it was dark working there.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman March 6 Controlled burn, handled by dispatcher Harassment, handled by officer/ deputy March 7 Traffic stop, warning issued, Main St.

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Dupree Blood Drive is March 28

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Monday, March 28 is the date for the blood drive in Dupree. It will be held at the Catholic church hall from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The need for blood never slows down. Appointments may be made at www.Vitalant.org using the sponsor code “Dupree” or by calling Twila Schuler at (605) 365-5463.
KC Fish Fry fundraiser

KC Fish Fry fundraiser

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KC Fish Fry fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Timber Lake Knights of Columbus held the second of four Friday fish fries on March 18 at Isabel. ABOVE: Matt Hornick, working in the new kitchen at the Isabel Community Building, prepped filets. BELOW: Fr. Brian Lane was in charge of frying the fish when Kent Long showed up to assist.

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U.S. DISTRICT COURT

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
March 15, 2022 Frances Sioux Montero, 40, of Eagle Butte, convicted of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, was sentenced on March 14, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A.
The new $2.2 million Dakota Plains Cooperative convenience store and office building is going up just south of the current c-store/offices in McLaughlin. Once the company has transferred to its new space early this summer, the old store will be demolished. The cooperative was founded in 1945 and the current store/ offices was built in 1950. Photo by Jon Flatland

The new $2.2 million Dakota Plains Cooperative convenience store and office building is going up just south of the current c-store/offices in McLaughlin. Once the company has transferred to its new space early this summer, the old store will be demolished. The cooperative was founded in 1945 and the current store/ offices was built in 1950. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Newly-named Dakota Plains Cooperative building c-store, offices in McLaughlin

Jon Flatland
Thursday, March 24, 2022
A new name isn’t the only thing the Dakota Plains Cooperative, formerly known as Farmers Union Oil Company of McLaughlin, is changing about its business operations in McLaughlin.
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