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Energize conference inspires new Wessington Springs business owner Dacia Mitchell

BROOKINGS — Dacia Mitchell wanted to open her own store but wasn’t sure where to start. Then she attended the 2023 Energize conference in Wessington Springs. “I’ve always …

Annual wildland fire and National Guard helicopter training set for April 26

RAPID CITY — South Dakota National Guard Black Hawk helicopters, in coordination with South Dakota Wildland Fire, will conduct wildland fire aerial water delivery recertification training later …

Dates set for Flandreau Barrel racing series

Moody County is extending a gesture of appreciation to Kaitlyn Latham Knutson and the Flandreau Barrel Racing Series by offering a discounted rate for the use of the arena at the fairgrounds this …
Obituaries
Dr. Edward L. Ehrichs
December 26, 1942 - April 2, 2024
Bruce A. Gorham
June 25, 1943 - January 22, 2024
Michael Cullen
January 13, 1954 - February 13, 2023
Kathy M. Relf
October 20, 1951 - March 29, 2024
Marcella A. Rave
January 2nd, 1932 - April 4th, 2024
Sports
Gail Keating models a taffeta confirmation dress worn in 1949 by Jacqueline (Jones) Gunnarson when she was confirmed at the Second Presbyterian Church.  After World War II ended and dye rationings were lifted, colors of dresses became more vibrant. The paper crown Keating is wearing was owned by Elizabeth (Fadgen) Rahn and is from Homecoming, 1942.
There’s other fashion photos on page 2 of this week’s Enterprise.

Vintage Style Show a huge success

The Moody County Historical Society’s Vintage Style Show held April 20 at the Crystal Theatre in Flandreau was both informational and beautiful. Fashions from the Moody County Museum’s …

All encouraged to attend Founder’s Day event

Marilyn Allen hopes you will consider attending this week’s event, tribal member or not. This Wednesday, April 24, the program hosted by Royal River Casino and Hotel, is designed to celebrate the founding of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

May 2nd National Day of Prayer

Moody County’s National Day of Prayer service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Moody County Courthouse’s Verterans’ Memroial, beginning at 1 pm.

Eng Services expands operations

The Moody County Commission recently approved the permit application for Eng Services to open a new gravel pit near the company’s current excavation site. The new pit would be located in a rural area southwest of Egan where the company already has a road haul agreement.

County posts position for Deputy Sheriff

Wellman, speaking with Moody County Commissioners, told them it was time — time to try and find someone to fill the position Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok had held with the county.
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