Watauga feed store sold, will remain in the Nehl family

Nick and Cindy Nehl, longtime owners of Nehl Feed & Oil Co. in Watauga, have sold the business to Colt and Kelli Nehl, ensuring it remains in the Nehl family.Nick and Cindy Nehl owned and operated the business for nearly 40 years.

Travel SD float wins Rose Parade award

Travel South Dakota’s Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork float in the 2026 Rose Parade presented by Honda, was awarded the “Americana Award.

New South Dakota laws went into effect January 1

Several new laws and statutory changes officially went into effect across South Dakota, bringing updates that affect wages, elections, and government administration.

Property Transfers

Dewey County Register of DeedsDecember 2, 2025: Corey J Dosch A/K/A Cory Dosch, Dupree & Tyler J Dosch, Dupree to John A Kost, Eagle Butte: Twp:012 Rge:24 Sec:13 Legal:NE4, NW4 Notes:LESS AND EXCEPT LOTS H-1, H-2 AND RR ROW, Twp:012 Rge:25 Sec:07 Legal:LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, E2W2.

Corson County Register of Deeds

December 2, 2025: McLaughlin Hospital District, McLaughlin to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Fort Yates, ND: City McLAUGHLIN Sub MLCS 1ST ADDITION Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Blk 24. Quit Claim Deed.December 2, 2025: James M.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleDecember 82:07 p.m. conducted a bond compliance check. A 46-year-old male from McLaughlin failed a compliance check and was ultimately arrested for: Ingesting substance excluding alcohol/ to intoxicate, and unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug/substance .

Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntoshDecember 29Blade Olson, 24, of Sturgis, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 Andrea Hulm, 39, of Strasburg, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 December 30Juan Lopez, 45, of Andrews, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 January 1, 2026Denise Dancy, 62, of McLaughlin, speeding.

Horizon Build Dakota scholarships open for 2026-2027

For the third year in a row Horizon Health is offering scholarships to technical colleges in South Dakota. Applications are open January 1 to March 31, 2026.Full-ride scholarships are provided to successful candidates through the Build Dakota Scholarship Program.

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, January 12: Breakfast: French toast, bacon, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Nachos, corn & bean salsa, pears, and milk.Tuesday, January 13: Breakfast: Breakfast bar, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pasta with meat sauce, corn, garlic toast, peaches, and milk.