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Supporters save some cuts to South Dakota Public Broadcasting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
South Dakota Public Broadcasting announced this week that it will retain seven of the 15 positions previously identified for layoffs, thanks to an outpouring of community support, emergency fundraising, and strategic realignments within the organization.
A community drive to make winter coats, jackets, gloves, boots, and other cold-weather clothing available to those who need it got off to a start last week. Here (l-r) Lilian Turcotte, Becky Booth and Kasey Maher sort donations to be displayed. Anyone is welcome to take what they need or drop off new or gently used items of all sizes at The Junction. The room behind the Grounded Coffee Shop will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. Photo by Kathy Nelson

A community drive to make winter coats, jackets, gloves, boots, and other cold-weather clothing available to those who need it got off to a start last week. Here (l-r) Lilian Turcotte, Becky Booth and Kasey Maher sort donations to be displayed. Anyone is welcome to take what they need or drop off new or gently used items of all sizes at The Junction. The room behind the Grounded Coffee Shop will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Free coats and more

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Northwest Area Schools office is located in Isabel. Photo by Jon Flatland

The Northwest Area Schools office is located in Isabel. Photo by Jon Flatland

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NWAS multi-district board votes to dissolve CTE program

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Northwest Area Schools seven-member Multi-District Board has voted to dissolve - the first step in closing down the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program that was formed more than 50 years ago.NWAS Director Quinn Lenk said this week that the Oct.
Thousands across region will not get federal food aid in Nov.

Thousands across region will not get federal food aid in Nov.

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Thousands across region will not get federal food aid in Nov.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families nationwide as the government shutdown drags on.
Linda Kraft, Tucker Kraft’s grandmother, watches him on the television at The Corner Bar & Grill.

Linda Kraft, Tucker Kraft’s grandmother, watches him on the television at The Corner Bar & Grill.

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Kraft gives shout out to Timber Lake on SNF broadcast

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Green Bay Packers tight end and Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft put his hometown in the worldwide spotlight once again with a shout out on Sunday Night Football.

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Sheriff Report

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale October 133:19 p.m. responded to a hit and run accident on Highway 20.4:12 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin for a report of vandalism.October 142:32 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 65, six miles north of the Grand River.October 154:19 p.m.

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Fourth Circuit Court

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dewey County, Timber Lake August 18 State of South Dakota vs. Shane Lee, 39, of Spearfish. Possession of a controlled substance and distribute/ possession with intent to distribute 1 lb. or more marijuana. Pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance.
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