Head Start Grads ...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The 2025-2026 graduating class from the Timber Lake Head Start Program received their caps and gowns at graduation on May 22, signifying their completion of the program. L-R are Dexter Aberle, Kara Aberle, Haysley Long, Nora Serr and Shiloh Smith.News
New exhibit
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More than 50 years ago, Oscar Raymond Moland of Eagle Butte built a collection of miniature...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Unofficial Primary Election Results District 28 State Senate (Republican)
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Sam Marty Ryan Maher Dewey County 53 (16%) 264 (83%) Corson County 77 (28%) 194 ...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Fourth Circuit Court
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Corson County, McIntosh May 26 Jenna Werre, 34, Box Elder, speeding. Fine and costs $117.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sports
Birkeland wins bareback event with 67 point ride
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Dupree High School Rodeo Team member Fletcher Birkeland posted a 67 point effort win in bareback...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Holden Gill(right) passes the baton to Broc Bauer during the boys 1600 meter relay at the South Dakota State Track & Field Meet last weekend. Gill and Bauer along with Landen Bieber and Jackson Bigger finished third overall. Check out the Topic Facebook page for more photos from the state finals. Photo by Marie DuPreez
TL boys 1600 relay team claims third at State Track Meet
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The squad of Holden Gill, Landen Bieber, Jackson Bigger and Broc Bauer posted a time of 3:32.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Eighth grader Josie Boldt was the top point-getter for the Timber Lake girls at the South Dakota State High School Track & Field meet last weekend in Sioux Falls. She finoshed third in the 200 meter run and fourth in the 100 meter run. Her 200 meter effort broke a 22-year-old record set by Savannah Linderman in 2004. Photo by Marie DuPreez
‘Lightning’ Boldt leads Panther girls at State Track & Field meet
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Timber Lake eighth grader Josie Boldt posted two Top 4 finishes in the sprints and also carried the...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Commentary
A Rural Reality Check
Paula Jensen, The Community Coach
Spend enough time in a small town and you’ll hear it everywhere—sometimes whispered over coffee,...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Finger of God
Mark Peacock
Some things are so out-of-theordinary and rare that when they occur, if positive, like miraculous...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
PRESSED BETWEEN THE PAGES: Hair Curling Stories
Deann (wolkow) Kruempel
Curl-coveting and straight-hair envy has endured a long and winding road throughout history.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Obituaries
Hal Jewett
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Hal Jewett, 76, of Belle Fourche died Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in...
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ervin C. Knodel
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Ervin C. Knodel, 96, of Spearfish passed away on May 23, 2026 in Spearfish.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Joens
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Ronald “Ron” Glen Joens was born on May 19, 1947 to Glen and Alvena Joens in Dupree.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026