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Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), right, speaks at a meeting last Monday, Sept. 22, in Pierre. At left is Doug Simons, president of the South Dakota Wheat Growers Association. Photo by Bart Pfankuch

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), right, speaks at a meeting last Monday, Sept. 22, in Pierre. At left is Doug Simons, president of the South Dakota Wheat Growers Association. Photo by Bart Pfankuch

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Tariffs and trade wars bring volatility to S.D. agriculture

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Bart Pfankuch South Dakota News WatchTariffs, an international trade war and other market conditions are creating great volatility across the South Dakota agricultural industry, with West River ranchers celebrating record prices and some East River soybean and corn farmers facing potential...

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Hwy. 12 bridge at Mobridge has restrictions

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
As of Monday, Sept. 29, the Missouri River Bridge over U.S. Highway 12 located just west of Mobridge has been reduced to one 12-foot wide lane of traffic. The planned lane reduction is in place while Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU) makes repairs to their overhead power lines.
Robe and crown bearers

Robe and crown bearers

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Robe and crown bearers

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Performing the duties of official robe and crown bearers for the Timber Lake High School Homecoming coronation last Sunday, Sept. 28 were (l-r) Kinzlee Martin, Joey Kraft, Maverick Linderman and Cash Jones.Photo by Kathy Nelson

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Sheriff’s Report

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Corson County, Sheriff Alan Dale September 167:38 a.m. responded to a private property accident in McLaughlin.5:06 p.m. conducted a welfare check at the Grand River Casino.7:09 p.m. responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the McLaughlin area.September 171:32 p.m.

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Court Report

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Fourth Circuit, Corson County, McIntosh September 22Jake Goebel, 18, of Lebanon, speeding and failure to maintain financial responsibility. Fine and costs $137.50 for speeding. Other charge was dismissed. Zachary Johansen, 28, of Valley City, ND, speeding and seat belt violation.
Prairie Fellowship Church in Isabel is led by Pastors Dave and Stephanie Johnston, pictured with their daughter Emma. Photo by Ann Arnold

Prairie Fellowship Church in Isabel is led by Pastors Dave and Stephanie Johnston, pictured with their daughter Emma. Photo by Ann Arnold

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Prairie Fellowship Church began in Isabel in 1920

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
In 1920, a small mission station was started in Isabel by Reverend Gruhn.In 1941, that mission became the Isabel Baptist Church with 26 charter members.As the congregation grew, so did the need for more space.
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