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Keeping an eye on I-29

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise You may have noticed a small new tower alongside the bridge at the Flandreau exit off Interstate 29. That tower is home to a new Department of Transportation camera that’s now helping keep an eye on road conditions along I-29.The camera is part of a broader effort by the South…
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…
Flandreau’s Sample enters District 25 House race

By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise After decades of service to both our country and community, Flandreau resident Bart Sample says he is ready to take that experience to Pierre.Sample announced late last year that he is seeking election to the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 25. He said his decision to run is…
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…
Local legislators invited to Feb. 14 Crackerbarrel

If you’ve been interested to visit with or hear directly from District 25 state legislators about priorities in PIerre this session, now may be the time.A legislative Crackerbarrel is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. at the Flandreau City Office.All three area legislators have been invited to take part in the informal discussion,…
Hawks continue work on improvement plans

As final elements are added to the new weight room and fitness area at Colman-Egan School, board members are preparing to discuss what community access to the space could look like. A proposed policy outlining that use is on the agenda for this weeks regularly scheduled school board meeting.The room is steadily filling with new…
Little Shop of Horrors draws nice crowds, big laughs

Audiences laughed their way through the Crystal Theatres fall musical this past weekend as local performers brought Little Shop of Horrors to life with humor, heart, and plenty of doo-wop.A full cast of volunteer actors, directors, stagehands, musicians, and lighting and audio technicians spent months preparing the production a longtime fan favorite based on the…
County bins overflow in record year

Farmers across Moody County and much of eastern South Dakota are finishing the 2025 harvest, capping what USDA statisticians say could be the states first billion-bushel corn crop.With yields stronger than expected, many producers have been scrambling to find storage. Some growers without contracts in place were left searching for any facility willing to take…
Community Drive to reopen in coming weeks

The access road in front of the new Flandreau Early Childhood Enrichment Center is expected to reopen within the coming weeks slightly later than first hoped giving local families their first close-up look at the highly-anticipated project and also easier access again to the Wm. Janklow Community Center.Construction remains on schedule for a March 7…

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