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Acts of sacrifice recognized by Veterans Dept.

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Service is woven into the fabric of South Dakota, carried forward by veterans, families, and communities who continue to support one another every day. In August, we are reminded that honoring service is not limited to the past; it is an ongoing commitment we share across generations.
The contestants of the 2026 Miss Isabel Pageant. Front (l-r): Tenley Webb, Blake Booth, Harper O’Leary, Lakyn Lindskov, Remington Aberle, Jessa Aberle, Kara Aberle; Second row: Drew Long, Maren Maher, Sawyer Schweitzer, Nerishca Weldon, Mia Linderman; Third row: Charlie Boden, Tessa O’Leary, Elliot Schweitzer, Charlie Long, Rowan Maher, Remington Schott, and Miné Baker; Back: Realyn Quaschnick, Tegan Baker, and Ada O’Leary. Photo by Ann Arnold

The contestants of the 2026 Miss Isabel Pageant. Front (l-r): Tenley Webb, Blake Booth, Harper O’Leary, Lakyn Lindskov, Remington Aberle, Jessa Aberle, Kara Aberle; Second row: Drew Long, Maren Maher, Sawyer Schweitzer, Nerishca Weldon, Mia Linderman; Third row: Charlie Boden, Tessa O’Leary, Elliot Schweitzer, Charlie Long, Rowan Maher, Remington Schott, and Miné Baker; Back: Realyn Quaschnick, Tegan Baker, and Ada O’Leary. Photo by Ann Arnold

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Inaugural Miss Isabel pageant was a success with 22 contestants

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The inaugural Miss Isabel Pageant was held in the Isabel Pavilion on July 30. A total of 22 girls competed in three divisions. Little Miss was ages 3-6, Junior Miss was 7-10, and Teen Miss was 11-15.The royal court consists of the title winners and runner-ups of each division.
David and Kristi Alley

David and Kristi Alley

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Alleys are 2026 rodeo honorees

Merretta Anderson
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
For some, rodeo is a sport they love ... and they will beat down the highway traveling to the next. They won’t miss a chance to just sit in the stands and cheer for their favorite cowboys and cowgirls.Then there are those for whom rodeo means so much more. They know the ins and outs of every event.

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Rhoden wins in Dewey County

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
In South Dakota’s Republican gubernatorial primary runoff election on Tuesday, Dewey County voters chose the incumbent, Larry Rhoden, over Toby Doeden 205-51. Of 840 registered Republicans, 256 cast ballots. Rhoden will now face Democrat Dan Ahlers in the November 3 general election.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshJuly 139:27 p.m. responded to a report of shots fired on Highway 12, seven miles west of McLaughlin.July 178:01 p.m. assisted the Standing Rock Ambulance with a medical call at a residence in McLaughlin.July 169:53 a.m.
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