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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
News from past issues of the Timber Lake and Isabel newspapersTimber Lake Topic September 3, 1915The first Dewey County Fair was a big success. For four years, beginning with 1911, Timber Lake had held an annual birthday celebration to commemorate the selling of the lots on August 15,16,17 in 1910.

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THANK YOU

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
We would like to say THANK YOU to the Isabel Fire Department and the Dupree Fire Department for helping put out the tractor fire we had. It is very much appreciated. It is wonderful to know that we have great crews to help out in these situations. Again thank you very much.
Carl Winterberg (left) and his son Adrian (right) at the center of the World War II memorial, where each gold star represents 100 deaths that occurred during the conflict.

Carl Winterberg (left) and his son Adrian (right) at the center of the World War II memorial, where each gold star represents 100 deaths that occurred during the conflict.

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Timber Lake father and son make Honor Flight trip to DC

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
On May 5, at four in the morning, Carl Winterberg and his son Adrian of Timber Lake were at an airport in Sioux Falls, boarding a plane bound for Washington, DC.

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Timber Lake water line project set to begin on G Street

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
With the Timber Lake city sewer project nearly complete, the water project is about to begin.The Timber Lake City Board got an update from IMEG engineers Trent Baumeister and Dylan Gallagher at the board meeting on Monday, September 8.

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County Commission okays five-year plan for roads, bridges

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Dewey County Commission adopted a five-year road plan at its September 2 meeting and set a final budget meeting for September 25.The five-year road plan, presented by Highway Supt. Will Wiedmer, listed three projects:• In 2026 a small bridge near Bear Creek (1.7 miles east and 5.
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AG report: Officers justified in shooting of Eagle Butte man

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The South Dakota Attorney General released a report last Friday, Sept. 5, says law enforcement officers were justified in killing a man to “protect the hostage and themselves” during an Aug. 5 incident in Haakon County.
A. Gaye Kingman, (right) executive director of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association (GPTCA), presented a star quilt to Janet Alkire, outgoing Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, during a GPTCA meeting last week. Looking on is Ryman LeBeau, Chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Photo courtesy of Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association

A. Gaye Kingman, (right) executive director of the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association (GPTCA), presented a star quilt to Janet Alkire, outgoing Chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, during a GPTCA meeting last week. Looking on is Ryman LeBeau, Chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Photo courtesy of Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association

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South Dakota students reminded to enter ag advocacy scholarship contest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Students can compete to win up to $15,000 in scholarship dollars during the Farming for the Future Social Media Scholarship Contest sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU).

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about mental health and the importance of suicide prevention.Throughout the month, individuals, communities, and organizations unite in renewed efforts to foster understanding, provide support, and share vital resources.

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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Corson County, Sheriff Alan Dale September 211:34 p.m. received a report of a stolen vehicle at a residence southeast of McLaughlin.September 310:41 a.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin for a report of theft.9:56 p.m. responded to a residence in McLaughlin with a report of theft.
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