Drought concerns growing

The weather has been a wonderful reprieve this winter, allowing for much more outdoor work and activity. However, there is concern that the ongoing dry, mild conditions could lead to drought.

Timber Lake City decides water, sewer priorities

The Timber Lake City Board chose some tentative priorities for water and sewer system improvements at the January 11 board meeting. Clark Engineering is conducting water and wastewater studies for the city and had proposed several options for the board to consider.

Isabel board approves pay hikes

The Isabel Town Board used its first meeting of 2021 to approve pay raises for itself and all town employees. The board traditionally votes on cost of living pay increases for employees each January. At its Jan.

Options for pesticide certification

Along with the many changes over the past year, the pandemic has also brought a change to the way SDSU Extension provides education.

MRH updates COVID-19 info

Mobridge Regional Hospital and Clinics is one of two independent health care facilities in the state selected to join Monument Health, Avera Health, and Sanford Health to partner with the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH) in vaccine administration through the initial phases of the COVID-19...

DOT launches new travel website, app

The South Dakota Dept. of Transportation has rolled out a new traveler information website and mobile app just in time for winter travel. The new SD511.org website replaces the old SafeTravelUSA website, providing an improved appearance, new features and compatibility with modern web browsers.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman January 3 Ambulance, patient treated, transported by EMS, Hwy 63 & 20 junction west of Timber Lake Non-injury accident, report taken, Hwy 20/MM 144, Isabel Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20/Main, Timber Lake January 5 Motorist assist, handled by...

MY THANKS

THANK YOU to the Topic for the Holiday Cookbook gift certificate! What a nice surprise! I look forward to the paper every week and the cookbook each year. Happy New Year! Stacey (Ducheneaux) Nelson