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Next steps in Hoek trial
Joseph Gene Hoek, the man accused of first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Moody County Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, is scheduled this week for a competency evaluation. Hoek faces the death penalty after an eyewitness reports seeing him intentionally hit and kill Prorok as he fled from officers in…
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Entities to meet about bridges
Meetings this week in Flandreau and Egan will include public input on two high profile bridges.In Flandreau, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and the City intend to revisit the conversation about a vehicle and pedestrian bridge over the Big Sioux River on Crescent Street. The conversation may not directly be…
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Partners sought for Sunrise Ridge course improvements
For a small town municipal golf course, Sunrise Ridge in Colman really has made a name for itself over the years. The short 9-hole course is family-friendly, quiet, affordable, and relatively quick and easy to play. Neighbors arriving in their golf carts warmly greet visitors to town and a newly…
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Park updates, revisions to local ordinances
Curious, Flandreau? How many backyard chickens you can have in town, how long you might have to shovel your sidewalk before you get a ticket, or what political signs might be allowed in the right-of-way? The answer to just about any question you might have when it comes to legal…
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State to seek death penalty in deputys death
FLANDREAUThe State of South Dakota will seek the death penalty in the case of a man accused of killing a Moody County Sheriffs Deputy, Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday.This is a decision that is never taken lightly, Jackley said. Based upon the aggravating circumstances of this case, we believe…
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Former Flier receives Coach of Influence Award
An inaugural award to be given at State Basketball tournaments from now on, was presented to a former Flandreau Flier and head girls basketball coach at Britton-Hecla.Terry Nelson, a 1975 FHS graduate, was presented the first Larry Luitjens Coach of Influence Award at the State Class A girls tournament last…
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State Senator calls ban on House floor an overreaction
Local State Senator Tom Pischke is calling the ban he was given from the House of Representatives floor and lobby the last week of the 2024 Legislative Session an overreaction.Sen. Tom Pischke, R-Dell Rapids, our State Senator for Moody County, received a letter during the final week of the session…
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Controversial Landowner Bill of Rights signed into law
Local state legislators will return this week to civilian life after wrapping up another year of business in Pierre. The South Dakota State Legislature ended its 2024 session this past Thursday.Legislators passed a $7.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. That budget includes 4% increases for K-12 education, health care…
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New Postmaster for Flandreau Office
He may be a new name and face behind the Postmaster desk at the United States Postal Service office in Flandreau, but Emmanuel Bamba is no stranger to the community, or to local mail service.Emman, as many who know him call him, or Bamba, has lived in Flandreau since 2008.…
