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Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

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Corson Co. Citizen Sheriff Academy aims to educate, interact

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Education and feedback.That’s what Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale hopes will come from his department’s Citizen Sheriff Academy, a new community relations effort aimed at bridging the gap between residents and law enforcement.“The ultimate goal is to better educate the public about what our job...

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Timber Lake School awarded Perkins Grant for CTE programs

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Education is awarding 2026 South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grants to nine South Daktoa schools, including Timber Lake and McLaughlin.Each school district will use the funds to provide major equipment upgrades for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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Commission hits pause on Emergency Management agreement

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
What might have seemed like routine approval of a document turned out to be more than that when the Dewey County Commission considered requirements tied to reimbursement for emergency management.Commissioner Rod Enright made a motion to sign an agreement with the state Office of Emergency...
Missouri Breaks bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Missouri Breaks bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

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Missouri Breaks bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Molly Wetsch S.d. News Watch
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
On reservations in South Dakota and North Dakota, medical research led by tribal members is leading the way in filling health care gaps among some of the country’s most vulnerable populations.Missouri Breaks Industries Research manages medical research projects, hosts public health education and...
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Good news, bad news for federally-funded projects

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
To use a cliche, it was good news-bad news when David Reiss, executive director of the Central S.D. Enhancement District (CSDED), reported to the Dewey County Commission at their regular meeting on March 5.

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This week’s top legislative developments

Alexander Rifaat South Dakota Newswatch
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
As South Dakota lawmakers enter the home stretch of this year’s session, here’s a summary of the top four developments heading into the final week.Property taxesAfter Gov. Larry Rhoden claimed victory with the passage of Senate Bill 96, which encompasses his proposal to allow counties the option to...
Records vault open

Records vault open

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Records vault open

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The new Register of Deeds record vault in the Dewey County Courthouse is completed and open for business.

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Area officers among new law enforcement certification grads

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said the graduation last Friday, March 6, of the current Basic Law Enforcement Certification class is not only a ceremony for the students, but also a celebration of the 200th class to complete the program.Members of the 200th Basic Law Enforcement...

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One person dead after house fire in Lemmon March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Lemmon early Saturday, March 7.Lemmon Fire and Rescue said in a news release that at 3:56 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a reported structure fire.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMarch 21:15 p.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin to assist a citizen with unlocking their vehicle.March 37:22 a.m. responded to business in McLaughlin for a burglary alarm.
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