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Construction on Moreau-Grand Electric’s new headquarters will begin this spring.

Construction on Moreau-Grand Electric’s new headquarters will begin this spring.

Investments: Building for the future

New central office buildings for Moreau-Grand Electric Co-op and Western Dakota Bank and a new shop for the Dewey County Highway Dept. are some of the community projects on tap for 2022.

Bob Berndt re-elected county chair

Bob Berndt was re-elected chairman at the annual reorganization meeting of the Dewey County Commission on January 4. John Meginness will continue as vice-chairman. The commissioners had the first reading of the ordinance re-drawing the five commissioner districts.

NEWS ALERT: T.L. City receives $770,000 CDBG

On Tuesday, January 11, the morning after the Timber Lake City Board’s regular meeting, word was received that its application for a $770,000 Community Development Block Grant had been approved. The funds are for the city’s water system improvement project. The application to the Dept.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman December 19 Fraud, report taken, Isabel Motorist assist, handled by officer/ deputy, Timber Lake Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20/MM 172 December 22 Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20/MM 151 Welfare check, gone on arrival/ unable to locate, Hwy 63/20...

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Dewey County, Timber Lake November 15 State of South Dakota vs. Kyle Jon Boysen, 40, of Isabel. Possession of 2 oz. of marijuana or less, ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Pled guilty to possession of 2 oz.

WRTP Pool League Standings

1. Off Constantly (21.5-3.5) 2. Just The Tip (18-7) 3. Motley Cue (12-13) 4. Wantabes (11-14) 5 Bank It or Spank It (11-14) 6. Chalk This (10-15) 7. Stickmen (9-16) 8. Rex’s Raiders (7.5-17.5) Wantabes vs. Bank It or Spank It: (3.5-1.

Date set for arguments in fireworks suit

Arguments in Gov. Kristi Noem’s lawsuit against the Dept. of the Interior regarding fireworks shows at Mount Rushmore will be heard Jan. 12 in St. Louis, including testimony from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe In April 2021, Noem filed suit against the Dept.

THANK YOU

Thank you so much for the $50 gift certificate from the Country Market. I will make good use of it. I want to thank the UCC Church for the delicious plate of Christmas goodies. I really enjoyed it. Grace Munyon

Written CDL tests offered 1/8 in S.F.

People wanting to take the written tests required to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) before new federal regulations take effect can do so on Saturday, Jan. 8, in Sioux Falls. The opportunity is being provide by the state Driver Licensing Program. Effective Feb.