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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
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 …
Virginia L. Haman, age 86
Virginia Lou Haman, 86, of Egan, SD, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, SD. Mass of Christian Burial took place Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Ss. …
June 4, 1929 - September 23, 2004
Vernon Thorson, 95
There is little doubt that 95 years, 3 months, and 19 days is a mighty long time – especially for a life.  Yet, that is just what Vernon “Vern” Gene Thorson did.  His …
Patricia Sutton, age 88
Patricia Sutton, 88, of Flandreau, SD passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30AM on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Ss. …
Sports

Elected Christians persecuting fellow Christians through mass deportations

The Bible says pain and agony engulfed Jesus Christ in the final hours before his death, while fear of the future gripped his followers. Fear once again is prevalent in churches as Christians …

National Day of Prayer planned in Moody County

The 2025 National Day of Prayer is set for Thursday, May 1, at 12 noon at the Veterans’ Memorial near the Moody County Courthouse. Area residents are invited to join millions of other Americans …

Dry conditions fuel fires near Colman, Flandreau

Firefighters in Moody County faced a challenging Saturday as multiple fires ignited along rural roads, keeping crews from Colman, Flandreau, Trent, and Wentworth busy throughout the day. Flandreau …

Board accepts low roof bid and negotiated agreement

Flandreau’s Board of Education approved the low bid on Monday, April 14 for re-roofing the high school gymnasium. Architect Roofing and Sheet Metal submitted the low bid at $199,945. Work will …
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