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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
October 7, 1965 Three auction sales scheduled for next three Saturdays this month An auction sale is scheduled for each of the next three Saturdays, this month.A small sale will be held Oct. 9 in Timber Lake. Some household goods and tools belonging to the late Mrs.
Coal Springs Threshing Show

Coal Springs Threshing Show

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Coal Springs Threshing Show

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The annual Coal Springs Threshing Show drew a big crowd last weekend with hundreds of tractors and other farm implments on display.

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Cuts to federal DOE budget could impact local schools

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
With the federal budget deadline looming, one of President Donald Trump’s proposals for the Department of Education could mean significant changes for area schools.“This is the federal budget,” noted Danielle Farrie, research director of Education Law Center.
Students at Timber Lake High School will celebrate Homecoming next week beginning on Sunday, Sept. 28, with a Booster Club BBQ at 3:30 p.m. and coronation at 6 p.m. in the school theater. Candidates for this year’s royalty are (back row, l-r) Cullen Biegler, Braylen Hansen, Hayden Thompson, Holden Gill and Gavin White; (front row, l-r) Presley Goldade, Arianna Bieber, Hailey Roggow, Emma Johnston and Sara Keller. More information can be found on the Refrigerator Door on page 3. Photo by Megan Bickel

Students at Timber Lake High School will celebrate Homecoming next week beginning on Sunday, Sept. 28, with a Booster Club BBQ at 3:30 p.m. and coronation at 6 p.m. in the school theater. Candidates for this year’s royalty are (back row, l-r) Cullen Biegler, Braylen Hansen, Hayden Thompson, Holden Gill and Gavin White; (front row, l-r) Presley Goldade, Arianna Bieber, Hailey Roggow, Emma Johnston and Sara Keller. More information can be found on the Refrigerator Door on page 3. Photo by Megan Bickel

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Timber Lake HS Homecoming 2025

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Outgoing Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chair Janet Alkire. Photo by John Hult

Outgoing Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chair Janet Alkire. Photo by John Hult

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Alkire calls for more communication with S.D. leaders

John Hult S.d. Searchlight
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Days before the end of her term, the first woman elected chair of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said South Dakota leaders could learn something from their neighbors to the north.Janet Alkire, a U.S.
Transporting stolen money draws 4-5 year terms

Transporting stolen money draws 4-5 year terms

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Transporting stolen money draws 4-5 year terms

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Two men from Omaha, NE, convicted of Interstate Transportation of Stolen Money involving funds taken from the Grand River Casino west of Mobridge were sentenced to prison terms last week.

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FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Corson County, McIntoshSeptember 15Jennifer Terrell, 42, of Billings, MT, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Camden Caraveau, 30, of Fargo, ND, renewal registration during assigned month. Fine and costs $132.50 Ryan Weinstock, 40, of Chicago, IL, speeding. Fine and costs $232.

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McLaughlin man sentenced to 15 years in prison

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann last week sentenced a 22-year-old McLaughlin man to more than a decade in federal prison after he was convicted of abusive sexual contact. The sentencing took place on Sept. 8.
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