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Flag Day celebration in Egan to honor nation’s 250th, June 14
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Small towns have a way of doing patriotism well, but few communities embrace it quite like Egan.Each year, residents gather for Flag Day to honor the nation’s history, veterans, and the values that continue to unite generations. This year, though, organizers are adding something extra…
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Best hand they ever drew — each other
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Every Wednesday, somewhere in and around Flandreau, eight women gather around a kitchen or dining room table.The cards are shuffled. The stories begin. And part way through lunch is served.And for nearly 20 years now, that’s been a gift.At a time when conversations for many…
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The Warehouse nears opening
Planning June 12th Open House By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise The Warehouse, a new indoor recreation facility, community weight room and fitness center in Flandreau, is preparing to open its doors to the public nearly a year after local fundraising efforts began to turn the idea into reality.For many in…
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Upgrades paying off at local golf courses
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise If it’s been a few years since you’ve played a round of golf locally, this summer might be a good time to head back to the course.Whether it’s a round with friends, a summer activity for the kids, or a way to entertain guests visiting…
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Annexation request next formal step for Hawks proposed athletic complex
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise The Colman-Egan School Board has taken another formal step toward a proposed athletic complex on the eastern edge of town, approving a preliminary plan that would bring a dedicated football field and track facility to the growing district.The action was necessary for the Colman City…
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Moody County Sheriff Wellman to lead National Sheriffs’ Association
Most of us in Moody County know Troy Wellman as our sheriff.We’ve seen him responding to calls, attending community events, supporting local organizations, and, during the Christmas season, playing Santa Claus for area children and families. It’s been nearly 30 years that Wellman has worn a badge here — in…
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Spending time with nature and the Lord
Trail Life Troop 5511, Brookings South Dakota, went canoeing down the Big Sioux River, last weekend May 29 and 30.“Trail Life is a Christian organization that believes the Bible is the inherent word of God and wants to teach boys to be strong men, who lead by example, and aren’t…
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County issues final warning in long-running cleanup dispute
Has June 4 deadline By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Moody County officials are giving longtime Clare Township salvage operator Bernie Opland 16 more days to clean up the right-of-way surrounding his property — or the county says it will step in, hire the work necessary, and send him the bill.Opland…
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Flandreau’s newest diner is serving up nostalgia
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise It’s been a long time coming.For Tracy Jensen, opening the restaurant side of The Filling Station in downtown Flandreau feels a little bit like finally exhaling after holding her breath for the better part of three years.She and her husband, Jim, purchased the former Fajitas…
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Flandreau explores shift in emergency dispatch services
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Officials with the city of Flandreau and the new city-run ambulance service are expected to meet in the coming days with Moody County officials as early discussions begin over the future of local emergency dispatch services. At the center of the conversation is whether the…
