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Fauneil Keller celebrated her 90th birthday on July 17. Many of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends came together for an afternoon of visiting, games, and treats at the Walworth County Care Center in Selby. Front (l-r): Remi Schott, Terek, Fauneil, Teagan, Oliver, Conner, and Fiona; Middle: Pam Schott (holding Grace), Albert, Bodee, Korbin, Bridget, Stacy, Jordan Jones, Pat, Brie (holding Alina), Tasha; Back: Bailey, Albert, Perry, Gabe, Joel Aberle, Pierce, Alex, Ian.

Fauneil Keller celebrated her 90th birthday on July 17. Many of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends came together for an afternoon of visiting, games, and treats at the Walworth County Care Center in Selby. Front (l-r): Remi Schott, Terek, Fauneil, Teagan, Oliver, Conner, and Fiona; Middle: Pam Schott (holding Grace), Albert, Bodee, Korbin, Bridget, Stacy, Jordan Jones, Pat, Brie (holding Alina), Tasha; Back: Bailey, Albert, Perry, Gabe, Joel Aberle, Pierce, Alex, Ian.

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Celebrating Fauneil’s 90th birthday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Parade marshals, driven by Marty Biegler in his red convertible, were (front) Rod Enright, his wife Mavis Enright (in blue) and her sister, Frances Marshall (in pink).

Parade marshals, driven by Marty Biegler in his red convertible, were (front) Rod Enright, his wife Mavis Enright (in blue) and her sister, Frances Marshall (in pink).

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Living the Dream: 250 Years as America

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Photos by Ann Arnold and Kathy Nelson

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People’s Choice prizes

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
$50 cash prizes were awarded to three parade floats (at right) selected by People’s Choice voting.TOP: Dewey County 4-H (Youth category) MIDDLE: United Parish Church, “Freedom to Worship” (Best Decorated category).
An artist’s rendering of the future exterior of the North 40 Bar & Grill, formerly the Branding Iron and Sparky’s, on Main Street of Isabel. The business, closed since the end of 2025, was purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.

An artist’s rendering of the future exterior of the North 40 Bar & Grill, formerly the Branding Iron and Sparky’s, on Main Street of Isabel. The business, closed since the end of 2025, was purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.

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Isabel steakhouse reopening with new owners, new look

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
An Isabel eatery shuttered since December when it closed for business is making a dramatic comeback with new owners and a whole new look inside and out.The Branding Iron Bar & Grill, formerly known as Sparky’s, has been purchased by Todd and Marisa Lindskov and Bryce and Tennile Lindskov.
Sierra Eagleman stuffs tissue paper in a screen for Western Dakota Bank’s float which will appear in the Timber Lake and Isabel parades the next two Saturdays. See details about both celebrations inside this issue. Photo by Kathy Nelson

Sierra Eagleman stuffs tissue paper in a screen for Western Dakota Bank’s float which will appear in the Timber Lake and Isabel parades the next two Saturdays. See details about both celebrations inside this issue. Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Getting Ready ...

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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TL City Council cracking down on permits

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
After discussion about enforcement of the ordinance on building permits and easements, the Timber Lake City Council voted at its July 13 meeting to contact property owners who recently had work done without city permits.

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Gubernatorial primary run-off set for July 28

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
South Dakota Republicans will elect their nominee for Governor in a special primary election on Tuesday, July 28. This is the first gubernatorial primary runoff in the state’s history.

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Fourth Circuit Court Report

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Corson County, McIntoshJuly 6Benjamin Bieber, 45, of Trail City, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Erica Maher, 37, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Cecilia Goldade, 26, of Morristown, speeding. Fine and costs $97.50 Catherine Laurin, 29, of Aberdeen, speeding. Fine and costs $117.
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