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The posed antics of cowboys are a popular theme of many of Cundill’s photos.

The posed antics of cowboys are a popular theme of many of Cundill’s photos.

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Project gives new life to Cundill photographs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The work of Frank Cundill is familiar to most people who are aware of the history of the Timber Lake-Firesteel-Isabel area but a new project makes his images accessible to a wider audience.

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersIsabel Dakotan October 5, 1045Pearl Harbor-Herman Opp fireman, first class Isabel, SD, who has been serving with 85th Naval Construction Battalion here, climaxing with the war’s end, a long period of duty that began in the Aleutians.
Calving goes high-tech

Calving goes high-tech

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Calving goes high-tech

Megan Luther Sd News Watch
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleepTen miles from the North Dakota border - just outside of Leola, SD - is a fourth-generation ranch with around 1,000 head of cattle.
Pheasant hunting season generated about $2 million in revenue for businesses in Dewey County last year, according to the South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks. Photo by Jon Flatland

Pheasant hunting season generated about $2 million in revenue for businesses in Dewey County last year, according to the South Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish & Parks. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Pheasant season expectations are high for hunters and area merchants

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The fall pheasant hunting outlook for Dewey County and the surrounding area this year is very positive, with good pheasant production expected due to favorable nesting and broodrearing conditions from adequate spring and summer moisture, and the continuation of excellent grassland habitat.

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Isabel board okays $45K bump in annual budget

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Isabel Board of Trustees has approved its 2026 Appropriations Resolution which shows an increase of just over $45,000 more than 2025.Approved prior to the board’s regular meeting last week, the appropriations total $455,538 for fiscal year 2026 compared to $410,484 for 2025.
Miss He Sapa Win

Miss He Sapa Win

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Miss He Sapa Win

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Precious Cook, Anbli Gleska Spotted Eagle Woman, of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe was crowned Miss He Sapa Win at one of the largest pow wows in the country, the annual Black Hills Pow Wow in Rapid City, over the weekend.

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Eagle Butte Co-op recognized by governor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Gov. Larry Rhoden has noted the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses who are working to build stronger communities by advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities across South Dakota.In an event in Pierre last Wednesday, Oct.
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