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SALE OF DEWEY COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that Dewey County is accepting sealed bids for all right, title and interest that Dewey County has acquired through Tax Deed Proceedings for the following surplus properties: • W 100’ of lots 9 & 10, Block 9, Timber Lake • Lot 9, Block 33, Timber Lake • Lot 3, Block 3,...
Pioneer Days

Pioneer Days

Pioneer Days

ABOVE: Mika Peterson’s son, Calder, was the lucky winner in the drawing for the beautiful quilt made by Virginia Till and raffled off by the Dupree Volunteer Firemen’s Auxiliary. Here Calder is pictured with his mom and Virginia.
Chocolate pudding faces

Chocolate pudding faces

Chocolate pudding faces

Three entrants in the adult division of the pudding eating contest at the Dupree Pioneer Days Celebration were Dupree alumni (L-R) Devin Leddon, Hannah Higdon, and Ashley (Higdon) Hai. Ashley won the contest, which was sponsored by the Sioux YMCA. Photo by Patty Peacock

CRST Council okays COVID payments

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council voted June 28, to distribute a portion of the more than $100 million in funds received through federal coronavirus pandemic recovery programs to its members.

Judge dismisses suit against Dakota Access Pipeline

A federal judge on June 22 dismissed the Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit filed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations; however, he also provided a path to future litigation if the tribes wish to pursue it. U.S.

Community and bonus scholarships to be awarded

The Timber Lake & Area Historical Society board has voted to award another round of Community and Bonus Scholarships this summer. The scholarship program was established by the late Bob Urban, a 1934 graduate of Timber Lake High School. Three $3000 Community Scholarships will be awarded this year.
Ground breaking

Ground breaking

Ground breaking

Ground was broken on Tuesday, June 15 for a major construction project at Mobridge Regional Hospital, which will make improvements to the facility and make it possible to expand services.

Culvert replacement project on Hwy. 12 already underway

The South Dakota Dept. of Transportation (DOT) says work began Monday, June 1, on three culverts in the west ditch of U.S. Highway 12, approximately 2 1/2 miles west of the Grand River. The contractor - Sharpe Enterprises Inc.

Repairs to ‘Singing Bridge’ to begin July 6

The South Dakota Department of Transportation says that permanent repairs to the “Singing Bridge” on S.D. Highway 1806 over the Grand River are scheduled to begin in July. On Saturday, Feb.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman June 13 Fire structure, fire control or extinguishment, Isabel June 14 Suspicious vehicle unfounded, Isabel Lake Ambulance, patient treated, transported by EMS, White Horse June 15 Disturbance, handled by officer/deputy, Timber Lake Traffic stop, warning...