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Faith cowboy Zane Day was crowned the 2025 bull riding champion at the Days of 1910 Rodeo in Timber Lake over the weekend with a 78 point ride Saturday night, July 26. Day was the only one of 11 bull riding entries to mark an 8-second-ride. Photo by Chuck Miner

Faith cowboy Zane Day was crowned the 2025 bull riding champion at the Days of 1910 Rodeo in Timber Lake over the weekend with a 78 point ride Saturday night, July 26. Day was the only one of 11 bull riding entries to mark an 8-second-ride. Photo by Chuck Miner

Local entries among the winners at 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A handful of local competitors landed atop the leaderboard in their respective events at the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, in Timber Lake.
Gregg Mowrer and Buck Ward were selected as the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo honorees in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the annual event over the years. Pictured here are Derek Long, Gregg Mowrer, Buck Ward and Doug Maher. Photo by Chuck Miner

Gregg Mowrer and Buck Ward were selected as the 2025 Days of 1910 Rodeo honorees in recognition of their commitment and contributions to the annual event over the years. Pictured here are Derek Long, Gregg Mowrer, Buck Ward and Doug Maher. Photo by Chuck Miner

West River competitors steal the show at Herreid Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Competitors from Dewey County and the surrounding area topped the leaderboard in six different events at the Herreid Rodeo held Friday and Saturday, July 25-26.
Ride him cowboy ... Owen Garreaux of Eagle Butte shows off the form that won him first place in the Hometown Days Ranch Bronc Riding event held last Thursday, July 17, at the Eagle Butte Rodeo Arena. Photo by Jon Flatland

Ride him cowboy ... Owen Garreaux of Eagle Butte shows off the form that won him first place in the Hometown Days Ranch Bronc Riding event held last Thursday, July 17, at the Eagle Butte Rodeo Arena. Photo by Jon Flatland

Hometown cowboys win Hometown Days bronc and bull riding

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
It was only fitting that a pair of hometown cowboys claimed top honors at the Eagle Butte Hometown Days ranch bronc riding last Thursday, July 17, and bull riding on Friday, July 18.
Jazmyn Longbrake of Dupree leans in as her horse makes the final turn during barrel racing action Saturday, July 19, at the 4-H regional rodeo in Dupree. No results were posted by the time this issue of the Topic went to press. Photo by Jon Flatland

Jazmyn Longbrake of Dupree leans in as her horse makes the final turn during barrel racing action Saturday, July 19, at the 4-H regional rodeo in Dupree. No results were posted by the time this issue of the Topic went to press. Photo by Jon Flatland

Locals among leaders in SDRA standings at mid-point of season

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Five local competitors currently sit atop the South Dakota Rodeo Association (SDRA) season standings in their respective events at the midway point of the 2025 season.

Rodeo Roundup

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Here’s how some of the area cowboys and cowgirls did in rodeo competition in the past week: - Kaden Deal of Dupree and Easton Eisemann of Glenham tied for third place in saddle bronc riding at the Hermosa Battle on the Creek on Saturday, July 19. Both riders posted scores of 71 and earned $640 each.
Bear Creek bull rider Stran Smith has been turning in some strong performances on the county fair rodeo circuit so far this summer, finishing in the money at events in Ellendale, ND, and Fertile, MN, last seekend. Smith scored 64 points on a Bailey Pro Rodeo bull named Charlie Sheen to claim second place at the Dickey County Fair and posted a 77 point effort on NorEaster from Triple R Rodeo to finish third overall at the Polk County Fair. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner

Bear Creek bull rider Stran Smith has been turning in some strong performances on the county fair rodeo circuit so far this summer, finishing in the money at events in Ellendale, ND, and Fertile, MN, last seekend. Smith scored 64 points on a Bailey Pro Rodeo bull named Charlie Sheen to claim second place at the Dickey County Fair and posted a 77 point effort on NorEaster from Triple R Rodeo to finish third overall at the Polk County Fair. Photo courtesy of Chuck Miner

Trail City’s Sandquist captures Boss Cowman bareback crown

News Staff
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Teenager Mark Sandquist of Trail City was crowned bareback bronc riding champion at the 2025 Boss Cowman Rodeo held Thursday through Sunday, July 10-13 in Lemmon.
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