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Stadium project moves forward with construction manager hire

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise The Colman-Egan School District has selected Puetz Design & Build Company as its construction manager at risk (CMaR) as the district moves forward with plans for a new football field and track and field complex.The decision followed presentations from three construction firms during a special school board meeting this past…
Entringer settles into commissioner role

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise In the two meetings he’s attended since stepping into Dan Miles’ seat, Doug Entringer hasn’t wasted any time making his presence known. New to the Moody County Commission but not to local government, Entringer has been vocal in recent meetings — often by asking questions — as he works to…
Private Applicator class on Feb. 11

The Moody County Extension Office is hosting a Private Applicators License Re-Certification Webinar on Wednesday, February 11 at JJ’s Coffee Spot/Spot Drive In from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., 108 N Wind St., Flandreau.This class is for those who need to recertify or obtain their license for chemical applications. See the advertisement on this page for…
Governors Hunt highlights strong pheasant season

The pheasant hunting season is officially underway in South Dakota, and blaze orange once again dots the landscape as hunters from across the country descend on local fields and pastures, both public and private.The Governors Hunt was held this past Saturday outside of Egan at Patriots Bend land owned by Egan native and former state…
State ranchers push back on plan to cut beef prices

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise As the Trump administration looks for ways to reduce the cost of beef for consumers, local ranchers are keeping a wary eye on both the markets and their herds.Cattle futures took a hard hit late last week, with both live and feeder contracts plunging to their daily trading limits. The…
Two big decisions with long-term budget impacts

Residents across Colman and the broader Colman-Egan School District are facing two major decisions that could shape the communitys financial future and directly affect local taxpayers for years to come.The City of Colman is weighing whether to give away one of its only revenue-generating entities its municipal electric system to Sioux Valley Energy. At the…
Hoek trial moved after jury bias concerns

Its questionable whether Joseph Hoek could have received a fair and impartial trial in Moody County, a judge ruled this past Friday.After nearly an hour delay due to closed-door discussions among all parties Third Judicial Circuit Judge Gregory Stoltenburg entered the courtroom and swiftly ordered that the trial for the man accused of killing Moody…
Debate heats up over Colmans power system

If Colman residents werent aware of the battle brewing over who will run their citys electric system, they should be now.Ads, press releases, and editorials have appeared in local papers in recent months outlining both the citys and Heartland Energys perspectives on the issue.Most residents also likely received a letter and flier in the mail…
Enterprise to return to Wednesday publication

Due to a recent change in our printing schedule, your Moody County Enterprise will now be published again on Wednesday. Area subscribers should receive the paper in the mail on Wednesday and it will be available on the newsstands after noontime on Tuesday. Were close to allowing subscriptions to be purchased through our website. In…
Charlie Ryan on war, coming home and keeping the peace

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise If youre just meeting Charlie Ryan, youll likely encounter an older gentleman who appears fairly quiet, reserved, and calm as he buzzes around town in his old truck or side-by-side. By all accounts today, he is a quiet, calm, and reserved man. Usually but not always his wife Alice, of…

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