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The Timber Lake Rodeo Association recently made a significant investment in its arena, installing all new bucking chutes in time for the 2023 Days of 1910 Rodeo slated July 29-30. Photo by Jon Flatland

The Timber Lake Rodeo Association recently made a significant investment in its arena, installing all new bucking chutes in time for the 2023 Days of 1910 Rodeo slated July 29-30. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Ward, Lawrence claim titles at INFR qualifier

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Two contestants from White Horse and another from Eagle Butte punched their ticket to Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) on July 3-4 by capturing titles in their respective events at the “Home of the Champions” INFR Qualifier Rodeo held in Twin Buttes, ND, July 3-4.
Jhett Knight of Dupree competes in bareback riding during the Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo in June. Photo by Jon Flatland

Jhett Knight of Dupree competes in bareback riding during the Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo in June. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Hunt leads local competitors at INFR event in Montana

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Six different competitors from Dewey and Ziebach counties and points nearby finished in the money at the Northern Cheyenne Chiefs 4th of July Rodeo held July 1-2 in Lame Deer, MT. Top finisher of the group was Kanton Hunt of Ridgeview, who won the Jr. Breakaway crown with a 2.
Mud Wrestlin’ ... Mud flies as Stran Williams of Wall, SD, takes his pass at steer wrestling during the 62nd Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, as part of the community’s annual celebration. Six inches of rain and high winds made competing difficult on Saturday night but the sun was shining and all contestants had to contend with was the mud and cantankerous stock on Sunday. Check out more photos from the rodeo on the Timber Lake Topic Facebook page. Photo by Jon Flatland

Mud Wrestlin’ ... Mud flies as Stran Williams of Wall, SD, takes his pass at steer wrestling during the 62nd Pioneer Days Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, as part of the community’s annual celebration. Six inches of rain and high winds made competing difficult on Saturday night but the sun was shining and all contestants had to contend with was the mud and cantankerous stock on Sunday. Check out more photos from the rodeo on the Timber Lake Topic Facebook page. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Through the mud, the beer, the blood and the cheers

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A six-inch rainfall Friday night made for a soupy arena at the Dupree Rodeo Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, for the 62nd annual Dupree Pioneer Days Rodeo ... and that led to some exciting action in the mud.
Rope Roghair of Isabel strung together three qualifying rides to capture fifth place honors in saddle bronc riding at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend, June 15-18. Roghair also placed 18th in tie-down roping and 13th in team roping with teammate Rylee Price of Faith. Photo by Jon Flatland

Rope Roghair of Isabel strung together three qualifying rides to capture fifth place honors in saddle bronc riding at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre last weekend, June 15-18. Roghair also placed 18th in tie-down roping and 13th in team roping with teammate Rylee Price of Faith. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Roghair, Thorstenson are top local finishers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rope Roghair of Isabel claimed fifth place in saddle bronc riding and Treg Thorstenson of Lantry was fifth in tie-down roping at the 2023 South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo held last weekend in Ft. Pierre.
North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

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North Dakota effort has Garrett 18th in PRCA saddle bronc ranks

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Dupree saddle bronc rider Shorty Garrett, currently ranked 18th in the PRCA world bull riding standings, turned in a strong performance in New Town, ND, last weekend to pocket nearly $4,000 in prize money. Garrett won second place with an 86.

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Area South Dakota HS Finals Rodeo Qualifiers

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Kennedy McLellan, Dupree - pole bending, barrel racing. Treg Thorstenson, Lantry - tiedown roping, team roping. Haydon Starr, Dupree - saddle bronc. Hope Kiel, Glenham - breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping. Holden Eiseman, Glenham - saddle bronc riding.
Mark Sandquist of Trail City, a member of the Timber Lake High School Rodeo Club, qualified for four different events at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo this weekend in Ft. Pierre. Sandquist will compete in boys cutting, team roping, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Photo by Jon Flatland

Mark Sandquist of Trail City, a member of the Timber Lake High School Rodeo Club, qualified for four different events at the South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo this weekend in Ft. Pierre. Sandquist will compete in boys cutting, team roping, saddle bronc riding and bull riding. Photo by Jon Flatland

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Large area contingent competing in State High School Finals Rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
More than a dozen area competitors have qualified for the South Dakota State High School Finals Rodeo which kicked off Tuesday, June 13, and concludes Sunday, June 18, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Ft. Pierre. Leading the way are Mark Sandquist of Trail City and Minda Woodward of Dupree.
Rope Roghair of Isabel keeps his eye on the prize while competing in tie-down roping at the Northwest Regional Rodeo June 9-11 in Dupree. Roghair qualified for the State HS Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre this week in tie-down roping, team roping and saddle bronc riding. Photo by Dave Clausen

Rope Roghair of Isabel keeps his eye on the prize while competing in tie-down roping at the Northwest Regional Rodeo June 9-11 in Dupree. Roghair qualified for the State HS Finals Rodeo in Ft. Pierre this week in tie-down roping, team roping and saddle bronc riding. Photo by Dave Clausen

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Teens make final bid for State HS Finals qualification

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The second of two Northwest Regional Rodeo was held Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, at the Dupree Rodeo Grounds with competitors from across the region trying to advance to the State High School Finals Rodeo, which is underway this week in Ft. Pierre.
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