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Ribbon cutting held for YMCA Tiny Homes project in Dupree

Ribbon cutting held for YMCA Tiny Homes project in Dupree

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Ribbon cutting held for YMCA Tiny Homes project in Dupree

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
There was a lot of excitement and celebration in Dupree on Sunday, Sept. 21 when people from all over the country were in town putting the finishing touches on four tiny homes, a project that began in 2020.

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Timber Lake School menu

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Monday, September 29: Breakfast: French toast, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Chili, garlic bread, carrots, pears, and milk.Tuesday, September 30: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pancakes, sausage, smiley fries, strawberry cups, and milk.
About 70 firefighters from area communities took part in a Northwest District Fire School in Isabel on Sunday, Sept. 21. Firefighters trained on handling propane fires, wildland firefighting techniques, vehicle extrication, and electrical fires and safety. Photo by Jon Flatland

About 70 firefighters from area communities took part in a Northwest District Fire School in Isabel on Sunday, Sept. 21. Firefighters trained on handling propane fires, wildland firefighting techniques, vehicle extrication, and electrical fires and safety. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Fire School

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Isabel trustees budgeting for improvement projects

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Isabel Board of Trustee last week approved the first reading of its 2026 Appropriations Ordinance, which shows a budget increase of just over $80,000 from this year.Appropriations for 2026 total $493,224 compared to $410,484 in 2025 - a jump of $82,740.
Injured passengers are helped from the back seat while a crash victim lies on the hood of a car involved in an automobile accident caused by texting. This was a scene at a mock two-vehicle collision that was part of Freshman Impact: Caught in the Moment, a prevention program aimed at teenagers. Photo by Roger Lawien

Injured passengers are helped from the back seat while a crash victim lies on the hood of a car involved in an automobile accident caused by texting. This was a scene at a mock two-vehicle collision that was part of Freshman Impact: Caught in the Moment, a prevention program aimed at teenagers. Photo by Roger Lawien

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Freshman Impact

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
More than 100 high school freshmen from eight area schools - Timber Lake, Bison, Dupree, Faith, Takini, McIntosh, Lemmon and Tiospaye Topa - participated last Tuesday, Sept.
A new building for Western Dakota Bank’s Isabel branch rolled into town last week and was placed on its foundation. Built by Custom Touch Homes in Madison, the building is located on Highway 20 just south of the Isabel Community Center and includes a drive-through window. Western Dakota Bank is shooting for a November opening date in the new location. Photo by Jon Flatland

A new building for Western Dakota Bank’s Isabel branch rolled into town last week and was placed on its foundation. Built by Custom Touch Homes in Madison, the building is located on Highway 20 just south of the Isabel Community Center and includes a drive-through window. Western Dakota Bank is shooting for a November opening date in the new location. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Timber Lake School Board okays $12M budget

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
At its September 9 meeting, the Timber Lake School Board approved a budget for the fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.The total expenditure budget is $12,221,185, which is $463,919 less than last year’s budget.
Coal Springs Threshing Club member Brian Flatmoe riding the International Harvestor binder that his grandfather purchased new. It’s one of dozens of vintage farm tractors and machinery on display at the Coal Springs Threshing Bee Sept. 26-28. For a complete schedule visit the threshing bee page on Facebook. Submitted photo

Coal Springs Threshing Club member Brian Flatmoe riding the International Harvestor binder that his grandfather purchased new. It’s one of dozens of vintage farm tractors and machinery on display at the Coal Springs Threshing Bee Sept. 26-28. For a complete schedule visit the threshing bee page on Facebook. Submitted photo

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Annual Coal Springs threshing show set for September 26-28

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Horses and mules will be the feature attraction at the 27th Annual Coal Springs Threshing Bee, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26-28 at the showgrounds just south of the Meadow corner on SD Highway 73.Anyone with a team that is suited to the activities of a threshing bee is invited to bring them.

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Pheasant season outlook very positive in, around Dewey Co.

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 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.
Paxton and North

Paxton and North

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Taggen Paxton of TL caddies for PGA veteran Andy North

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Taggen Paxton, son of Tyson Paxton and Danae Paxton, was chosen as a Jr. Beef Ambassador caddie for professional golfer Andy North at the Sanford International PGA Tour of Champions tournament Sept. 12-13 in Sioux Falls.North had three tournament wins when on the PGA Tour, including the U.S.
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