Local news
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Colman vote will decide jurisdiction over proposed athletic complex site
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise One question has surfaced repeatedly since Colman residents petitioned to place a proposed athletic complex site on the ballot: What exactly happens if the measures pass — or fail?With the July 28 referendum quickly approaching, city, county and school officials have provided additional information…
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Council gives Tufty a fond farewell
Updated benches installed around Flandreau By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise If you’ve noticed new benches appearing in Flandreau’s downtown and city parks, you’re not imagining things.The City of Flandreau has begun replacing aging park benches with new powder-coated models as part of a parks improvement project. The city has…
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Countywide law enforcement, 911 discussions head to Aug. 4 meeting
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise Questions regarding the future of emergency dispatch and law enforcement services in Moody County remain unresolved, but officials hope a joint meeting next month will bring everyone to the same table.Officials from the City of Flandreau, Moody County, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and…
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River’s Edge growing with renovation project
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise Get it done and do it right.That’s the goal of River’s Edge General Manager Casey Kringen and his Board of Directors as they begin a major renovation project at the Flandreau fuel station and convenience store.Kringen said he’s eager to see the work finally…
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Community invited to reception for Sheriff Wellman, July 29
Moody County residents are invited to help recognize Sheriff Troy Wellman following his recent swearing-in as president of the National Sheriffs’ Association.A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Moody County Extension Building, 500 W. First St. in Flandreau. Cake and refreshments will…
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Possible plea agreement ahead for Pischke
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise The future of District 25 Sen. Tom Pischke as a member of the South Dakota Legislature may depend on the outcome of two felony charges now moving through the court system.Pischke, who represents Moody County, appeared in Minnehaha County court this past week, where…
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Egan City Council admits Open Meetings violations
By Carleen Wild Moody County Enterprise The Egan City Council has agreed to resolve an Open Meetings Law complaint by acknowledging two violations through a negotiated stipulation.The vote raises a broader question however, and that is — what happens next?During its June meeting, the council voted to move forward with…
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Celebrates 140 years of God’s Grace
On Sunday, June 7, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ward observed a special 140th anniversary, celebrating the establishment of the congregation in 1886.Leading up to that time, worship services for this early group of German immigrants had been held in two local school district buildings. The first church building was…
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Annexation approved for proposed Hawks athletic complex
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Plans for a proposed Colman-Egan athletic complex took another step forward last week as the Colman City Council approved annexation of property on the eastern edge of town. The land, previously zoned agricultural and a source of contention among neighboring residents, is where district officials…
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Primary election reshapes county commission, sets stage for runoff races
By Carleen WildMoody County Enterprise Moody County voters sent a clear message in the June 2 Republican primary: their preferences didn’t always match those of the rest of the state.Statewide, voters advanced Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden to a gubernatorial runoff and sent Nick Buchholz and Carrie Sanderson to District…
