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Linderman named to President’s List

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Abby Linderman, a 2023 graduate of Timber Lake High School, was named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. Abby is a Surgical Technology student and maintained a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to earn this honor.
FRONT (l-r): Ryder Schrempp, Canyon Quaschnick, Eddie Vogel, Ma’Laya Brown Otter, Alaia Edwards, Jaxtyn Gray, Denim Garreaux, Katai Bartlett; 2NDROW: Paxton Schweitzer, Doly Goldade, Andrew Zeug, Maverick Linderman, Landyn Longbrake, Rowan Maher, Blake Booth, Trevor Aberle; 3RD ROW: Ben Mareska, CeCe Muller, Kendyl Gill, Raelyn Quaschnick, Josie Fiddler, Lola Yellow Horse, Mine’ Baker.

FRONT (l-r): Ryder Schrempp, Canyon Quaschnick, Eddie Vogel, Ma’Laya Brown Otter, Alaia Edwards, Jaxtyn Gray, Denim Garreaux, Katai Bartlett; 2NDROW: Paxton Schweitzer, Doly Goldade, Andrew Zeug, Maverick Linderman, Landyn Longbrake, Rowan Maher, Blake Booth, Trevor Aberle; 3RD ROW: Ben Mareska, CeCe Muller, Kendyl Gill, Raelyn Quaschnick, Josie Fiddler, Lola Yellow Horse, Mine’ Baker.

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Good Panthers for May

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
at Timber Lake Elementary are recognized from demonstrating

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LOOKING BACK

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Timber Lake Topic May 5, 1966Congratulations and thanks go to the members and leaders of the Shining Star 4-H club, who have undertaken a bicycle safety project.
Photos by Patty Peacock

Photos by Patty Peacock

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Dupree School receives Gladys Pyle Award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dupree High School was honored to receive the Gladys Pyle Award from Secretary of State Monae Johnson. Johnson created the award to recognize schools for their efforts in getting students registered to vote. Schools that get 90% or higher registered are eligible to receive the award.

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Farmers Union photo contest ends October 1

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Do you enjoy capturing life on South Dakota’s farms and ranches? Then you are encouraged to enter photos in South Dakota Farmers Union annual photo contest May 1 through Oct. 1.“Photos tell stories.
Kennedy Fischer

Kennedy Fischer

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Fischer named new principal of Timber Lake Elementary

Natalie Lawrence Summer Intern
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Kennedy Pearson Fischer has been named the new elementary school principal for the Timber Lake School District, moving into the role after six years as a middle school English teacher.Fischer began her teaching career in Timber Lake in 2020, shortly after graduating from Northern State University.

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Timber Lake City making plan to meet deadline on ARPA funds

Ann Arnold
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The June 1 deadline is quickly approaching for the Timber Lake City water project to spend $1.3 million of its federal ARPA grant money for the community water improvement project. The last reported amount spent so far was $557,346.05.
Judge Michelle Comer

Judge Michelle Comer

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Comer appointed as presiding judge

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen has appointed the Honorable Michelle K. Comer as presiding judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.Judge Comer replaces the current Fourth Judicial Circuit presiding judge, the Honorable Michael W. Day, who is retiring effective June 8.
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