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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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Mobridge PD dispatchers complete training
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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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Timber Lake Elementary Attendance All Stars for January 2026
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Bill introduced to study feasibility of delivering Missouri River Water to western SD communities
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South Dakota U.S. Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds are supporting a bill that would bring a proposed water initiative for the western side of the state closer to reality.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Interior Dept. to offer wildland firefighting to Native youth
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Holder of $2 million winning Powerball ticket claims prize
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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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Greatest needs of area counties, according to 211 calls
Molly Wetsch, South Dakota News Watch
(Editor’s Note: Topic staff contributed to this report.)Some of South Dakotans’ greatest needs for resources in 2025 surrounded housing, food and utilities, according to the Helpline Center’s 211 data from around the state.The 211 line connects callers with community services statewide.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
New bill okays state spending of federal rural health funds
Mackenzie Huber Sd Searchlight
The first bill Gov. Larry Rhoden signed into law this legislative session approves spending of federal funds for South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program.The federal government awarded South Dakota $189.5 million to carry out the first year of the five-year program.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
An orange sunrise sky over the region last week provided a breathtaking, vibrant display of color for those who were out of bed early enough to catch the morning spectacle to the east. The sunrise colors ushered in several days of mild winter weather after a week-long cold snap. Topic Photo/Jon Flatland
South Dakota Sunrise
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Lawmakers ask state residents to ‘seek the Lord Most High’
Meghan O’brien Sd Searchlight
Both chambers of the Legislature have approved a resolution that urges the people of South Dakota to “seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy,” after debates about the role of religion in government.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026