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Weighing options for old Fire Station amid Ambulance concerns

For years, the plan has been for the city of Flandreau to recoup some of the costs for its new fire station by selling the old one. Now that the new fire hall is complete, discussions have emerged …

Reduced Property Tax rate on some homes to end

Moody County homeowners benefiting from a reduced property tax rate due to their property’s agricultural status will soon lose that advantage on their homes. County Commissioners voted last …

Hawks school construction kicks off earlier than expected

Colman-Egan administrators had planned for construction on a new school addition to begin this fall, but the project is getting an early start. Superintendent Scott Hemmer met with developers last …
Obituaries
Glenda R. Hansen, age 81
Glenda Hansen, 81, of Flandreau, SD, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Second Presbyterian …
Leonard James Eller, age 93
Leonard James Eller, age 93 of Redwood Falls, formerly of Lower Sioux Community, gained his angel wings and went to join his wife Catie on April 13, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. …
Jerrilynn “Jerri” Eng
Jerrilynn “Jerri” Eng passed away on April 17th after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Teri) Werner and stepson, Tony; daughter, Heidi (Kirk) Garcia; …
Sharon L. Neil, age 81
Sharon Lea Neil, 81, passed away surrounded by family on September 23, 2023 at the Alto Assisted Living Facility - Memory Care Unit in Stuart, FL. Memorial visitation will be held from 1:00PM to …
Carol G. Robertson, age 80
Carol G. Robertson, Ihawičaya Win (Makes Them Smile/Laugh Woman), passed away surrounded by her daughters and loving family. She made her journey on April 15, 2025 at the Flandreau Tribal Health …
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Dana Hess writes for South Dakota Searchlight, an online news organization.

Kristi Noem has some explaining to do, so let her speak

After a career in journalism that has let me have my say about a wide range of issues, it’s galling to me whenever a group wants to shut down someone else’s speech. At issue this …

South Dakota legislators who decry ‘ballot fatigue’ seem to be afflicted with ballot envy

South Dakota citizens have had the right to petition issues on to the ballot since 1898. Some legislators would like to put an end to that. The prevailing wisdom in the Legislature seems to be …

Capitalism and the cosmos — is space a private asset?

In 2015, a rare moment of U.S. congressional unity passed the Space Act — to mine asteroids as if they were open seams of ore and harvest planets like unclaimed farmland. Quietly signed by …

Flandreau’s apartment project still taking shape

As bold housing projects break ground in Colman, Flandreau is eyeing a major development of its own. After years of conversations and studies pointing to the lack of clean, comfortable, and …

Flandreau Indian School opens doors in new campus tour

While the campus at Flandreau Indian School is open to the broader community for special events and routinely for sports, it’s not often the general public gets an inside look at the school …
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Cooking Up Comfort with Ease and Convenience
(Culinary.net) Checking all the boxes with family meals - convenience, nutrition and, of course, deliciousness - can be a tall task.
Health Hack: How Travel Can Transform Your Physical and Mental Well-Being
(BPT) - Getting older is a gift, one that can bring joy, wisdom and the opportunity to enjoy life's next chapter. While it can naturally also be associated with health challenges, new research has …
The Hidden Benefits of Owning an Electric Vehicle
(BPT) - Electric vehicles (EVs) provide significant environmental and health advantages compared to gas and diesel-powered cars. They reduce emissions, improve air quality, and offer luxury features, …
Tick bites are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine the reasons behind rising rates of tick bites and the expanding regions where they are reported.
Many Americans Want to Keep Their Natural Teeth—But Aren’t Taking the Right Steps
(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …