Checkpoints

Sobriety checkpoints scheduled for 15 different South Dakota counties during October. The checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving.

Parade

Phyllis Minter led the parade at the 23rd annual Coal Springs Threshing Bee & Antique Show on Saturday near Meadow driving her restored 1946 IH McCormick Farmall A. Watch for more about the threshing bee in next week’s Topic.

Reward offered for info on missing Eagle Butte man

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the location of an Eagle Butte man missing since early August. Family members, friends and community members have been actively searching for Spirit Rain Chasing Hawk for nearly three weeks.

Great Western Bank to merge into First Interstate group

Great Western Bank has entered into an agreement to merge with First Interstate BancSystems Inc., the parent company of First Interstate Bank. Among Great Western Bank's locations are Mobridge, McIntosh, Morristown and Gettysburg.

CRST enforcing mask mandate

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe has begun enforcing the mask mandate which was implemented by a Tribal Council resolution on September 9.

Energy Transfer asks Supreme Court to scrap environmental study order

Lawyers for Energy Transfer LP, the Texas-based company that owns and operates the Dakota Access Pipeline, asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, Sept. 20, to revisit whether the pipeline requires additional environmental review. The U.S.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman September 12 Disturbance, gone on arrival/unable to locate, Timber Lake Ambulance, referred to partner agency, Timber Lake Animal, handled by officer/deputy, Isabel September 13 Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20/ MM 156 Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy...