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Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin is marking its 50th anniversary as a Kawasaki dealer. Pictured are (l-r) Dan Schmeichel, Pattie Schmeichel and Harvey Schmeichel. Founder Lester Schmeichel became a Kawasaki dealer in 1972 and the dealership remains a mainstay in the region today. Photo by Jon Flatland

Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin is marking its 50th anniversary as a Kawasaki dealer. Pictured are (l-r) Dan Schmeichel, Pattie Schmeichel and Harvey Schmeichel. Founder Lester Schmeichel became a Kawasaki dealer in 1972 and the dealership remains a mainstay in the region today. Photo by Jon Flatland

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The Good Times People

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Next year - 2023 - Schmeichel’s Repair in McLaughlin will celebrate its 70th anniversary of serving customers across the region. This week, the family-owned business is commemorating an equally important anniversary ... one that has led to its success and longevity on the rural landscape.

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West River Pool League

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Week of October 27, 2022 Standings: 1. Just the Tip (19-6) 2. Wantabes (15.5-9.5) 3. Chalk This (15-10) 4. Motley Cue (12-13) 5. Guess Who (11.5-13.5) 6. Bank it or Spank it (10-15) 7. Rex’s Raiders (9-16) 8. Stickmen (8-17) Bank it or Spank it vs.

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Region 8B and 6A volleyball tourneys currently underway

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Takini bumped Wakpala 3-1 and Harding County downed Tiospaye Topa in a 3-game sweep during playin games on Monday that set the bracket for the 2022 Region 8B volleyball tournament that got underway on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The tournament wraps up Thursday, Nov.
Dupree families, school host students from Germany

Dupree families, school host students from Germany

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Dupree families, school host students from Germany

Patty Peacock
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
What started as ten students visiting Dupree in 2019 has developed into five Dupree graduates going to Germany last summer and has continued as Dupree host families welcomed ten new students into their homes and school system Oct. 12-23.
Photo by Mariah McLellan

Photo by Mariah McLellan

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DHS 3-2-1 athletes

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
During the Dupree Homecoming coronation, DHS Booster Club member Amber Woitalla announced the recipients of this year's 3-2-1 jackets. The jackets have arrived and they were presented to (L-R) J.W. Pederson, Tyler Stambach, and Bobby Brewer.
Timber Lake Lady Panther Head Coach Megan Bickel goes over strategy with her team between games of a match with the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Oct. 21. Timber Lake and Newell went into the game sitting one-and-two atop the Region 8B standings with the Lady Panthers winning a 3-game sweep to avenge a loss to the Irrigators in the championship match of the Little Moreau Conference Tournament in September. Photo by Jon Flatland

Timber Lake Lady Panther Head Coach Megan Bickel goes over strategy with her team between games of a match with the Newell Irrigators last Friday, Oct. 21. Timber Lake and Newell went into the game sitting one-and-two atop the Region 8B standings with the Lady Panthers winning a 3-game sweep to avenge a loss to the Irrigators in the championship match of the Little Moreau Conference Tournament in September. Photo by Jon Flatland

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TL girls spike Newell to stay atop region standings

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Region 8B playoffs begin Monday, Oct. 31 Seniors Shay Kraft and Kenna Webb, along with sophomore Jasmine Nash, combined for 32 kill spikes to push the Timber Lake Lady Panthers past the Newell Irrigators in three straight games last Friday, Oct. 21, basically locking down the No.
Cole Ducheneaux (2) outleaps Castlewood receiver Jackson Schofield (12) to intercept a pass in the end zone during Timber Lake’s 26-0 loss to the Warriors in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs last Thursday, Oct. 20. Giving defensive help on the back side is Gracen Hansen. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek, Hamlin Co. Publishing

Cole Ducheneaux (2) outleaps Castlewood receiver Jackson Schofield (12) to intercept a pass in the end zone during Timber Lake’s 26-0 loss to the Warriors in the first round of the Class 9A football playoffs last Thursday, Oct. 20. Giving defensive help on the back side is Gracen Hansen. Photo courtesy of LeeAnne Dufek, Hamlin Co. Publishing

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Panthers season ends in Castlewood

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Castlewood’s defense forced six turnovers and held Timber Lake’s offense to just 129 total yards as the Warriors shut out the Panthers 26-0 last Thursday, Oct. 20, in the opening round of the South Dakota Class 9A football playoffs.

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TL players garner All-Conference honors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The 2022 All-Little Moreau Conference football selections include four Timber Lake Panthers who garnered all-conference honors and two others receiving honorable mention.

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West River Pool League

Week Of Oct. 20, 2022 Standings:
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1. Just the Tip (14-6) 2. Chalk This (14-6) 3. Wantabes (11.5-8.5) 4. Bank it or Spank it (10-10) 5. Motley Cue (9-11)) 6. Guess Who (7.5-12.5) 7. Rex’s Raiders (7-13) 8.
Cole Elshere

Cole Elshere

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Martin, Bettelyoun capture world titles at INFR

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Tommie Kay Martin of Hayes and Don Bettelyoun of Eagle Butte were crowned 2022 world champions in the Jr./Sr. division of the 46th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) held in Las Vegas Oct. 18-22. Martin and Bettelyoun are both enrolled members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST).
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