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In town for their second bird hunting trip of the year - and the Packers watch party at The Corner - were (l-r) Keith Sengbusch, Tom Bishop, Mike O’Shea, and Ken Wabrowetz from Wisconsin.

In town for their second bird hunting trip of the year - and the Packers watch party at The Corner - were (l-r) Keith Sengbusch, Tom Bishop, Mike O’Shea, and Ken Wabrowetz from Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin turns out for Packers watch party at The Corner

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Another NFL watch party at The Corner Bar & Grill brought in a crowd on Monday night, November 10, including a number of folks fromWisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers.
The 2025 Little Moreau Conference champion Dupree Tigers, above, had eight players selected to receive all-conference football honors. Pictured are front row (l-r) Traden Meeks and Ricco Swallow, both honorable mention selections, and in the back row (l-r) are all-conference honorees Michael Donovan, Braxton Schad, Tee Birkeland, Cruz Birkeland, Fletcher Birkeland and Tanner Thorstenson. Above right, seniors Tayshaun Cudmore and Spencer Olsen (l-r) were Class A Cross Country All-State selections for posting

The 2025 Little Moreau Conference champion Dupree Tigers, above, had eight players selected to receive all-conference football honors. Pictured are front row (l-r) Traden Meeks and Ricco Swallow, both honorable mention selections, and in the back row (l-r) are all-conference honorees Michael Donovan, Braxton Schad, Tee Birkeland, Cruz Birkeland, Fletcher Birkeland and Tanner Thorstenson. Above right, seniors Tayshaun Cudmore and Spencer Olsen (l-r) were Class A Cross Country All-State selections for posting

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All-Little Moreau Conference football selections announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Eight players from the conference champion Dupree Tigers have been chosen to receive 2025 All-Little Moreau Conference football honors while Timber Lake landed six on the list.Senior brothers Cruz,Tee and Fletcher Birkeland led the Tiger selections.
Timber Lake’s Ikeeah Buckley serves an ace during recent Panther volleyball action. Timber Lake edged Dupree 3-2 in the Region 8B play-in game on Monday. Photo by Marie Du Preez

Timber Lake’s Ikeeah Buckley serves an ace during recent Panther volleyball action. Timber Lake edged Dupree 3-2 in the Region 8B play-in game on Monday. Photo by Marie Du Preez

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Region 8B Volleyball Tournament to decide SoDak 16 qualifiers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The No. 8 seed Timber Lake Panthers knocked off No. 9 Dupree in a grueling five-game play-in match on Monday, Nov. 3, to advance to the semifinal round of the Region 8B volleyball tournament.The Panthers were battling the Ranchers Tuesday, Nov. 4, as this issue of the Topic was going to press.
A Warner defender knocks a pass away from Timber Lake receiver Broc Bauer during the first-round of the Class A football playoffs last Thursday in Warner. Photo courtesy of Robb Garofalo/The Aberdeen Outsider

A Warner defender knocks a pass away from Timber Lake receiver Broc Bauer during the first-round of the Class A football playoffs last Thursday in Warner. Photo courtesy of Robb Garofalo/The Aberdeen Outsider

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Turnovers plague Panthers in playoff loss

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Timber Lake’s season ends at 3-6 overall with loss to WarnerNo. 15 seed Timber Lake ran nearly twice as many plays and gained more total yards than Warner, but five turnovers and some good special teams play lifted the No. 2 seeded Monarchs past the Panthers 42-12 last Thursday, Oct.

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West River Pool League

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Week 4: Oct. 251. RAIL RUNNERS (17.5-2.5)2. JUST THE TIP (17-3)3. SWEEPS (12-8)4. EVIL 8 BALL EMPIRE(11.5-8.5)5. AUNTY SLAYERS (8.5-11.5)6. WANTABEES (8.5-11.5)7. STICKMEN (8.5-11.5)8. POOLMUTTS (6.5-13.5)9. JUST A COUPLE UNCLES(5-15)10.

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Panther spikers drop pair of hard-fought five-game matches

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
By Jaycie LemburgTimber Lake dropped a pair of hard-fought, five-set decisions last week to Faith and Newell and rounded out the regular season schedule on Tuesday with a visit to Wall. The Panthers entered their final game 6-23 overall on the season.
The Dupree Tigers finished third in the State Class B Boys Cross Country race held Saturday in Huron. Team members include (l-r) Coach Jessie Longbrake, Joseph Brewer - alternate, Walker Farlee, Jaden Scott, Rowdy Schrempp, TayShaun Cudmore, Spencer Olsen and Assistant Coach Jazmyn Holmes. Photo courtesy of Kathy Olsen

The Dupree Tigers finished third in the State Class B Boys Cross Country race held Saturday in Huron. Team members include (l-r) Coach Jessie Longbrake, Joseph Brewer - alternate, Walker Farlee, Jaden Scott, Rowdy Schrempp, TayShaun Cudmore, Spencer Olsen and Assistant Coach Jazmyn Holmes. Photo courtesy of Kathy Olsen

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Tiger boys third in Class B, Braves fourth in Class A

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dupree’s seniors Spencer Olsen and Tayshaun Cu d m o r e were both medalists at the South Dakota State Class B Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Oct. 25, finishing ninth and 10th overall while helping the Tigers earn fourth place in the overall team standings.
Dupree running back Tre’ White Wolf (10) shakes off a defender’s attempt to tackle him during the Tigers matchup with the Castlewood Warriors last Thursday, Oct. 23, in the first round of the State Class A football playoffs. Castlewood, 8-1, knocked off 6-3 Dupree by a score of 46-12. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek/Hamlin County Publishing

Dupree running back Tre’ White Wolf (10) shakes off a defender’s attempt to tackle him during the Tigers matchup with the Castlewood Warriors last Thursday, Oct. 23, in the first round of the State Class A football playoffs. Castlewood, 8-1, knocked off 6-3 Dupree by a score of 46-12. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek/Hamlin County Publishing

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Mistakes, points pile up against Dupree in first-round playoff loss

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A pair of turnovers that resulted in touchdowns - and a lot of Kamden Keszler - pushed the Castlewood Warriors past Dupree 46-12 last Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs.
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