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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…
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New signage installed
You may notice new posts and freshly mounted signs along downtown and residential routes in Flandreau as crews continue wrapping up signage work ahead of the colder weather.Crews from Hamm Contracting of Sioux Falls were in town this past Friday installing and replacing street signage across the community. The work included everything from new disability-accessible…
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Trunk-or-Treats continue this week
While Halloween festivities kicked off this past weekend, several more family-friendly Trunk-or-Treats are planned in Flandreau this week.Royal River Casino & Hotel opened its doors to costumed visitors Sunday, transforming the Royal Room into a trick-or-treat haven filled with candy, games, and plenty of smiles from little ghouls and goblins.Colman also hosted its second annual…
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Break-ins and vandalism frustrate property owners
A few downtown Flandreau property owners have reported both break-ins and vandalism in recent weeks. City leaders say the incidents appear minor but are being addressed. The discussion comes as another round of nuisance-property checks is imminent, with several downtown buildings drawing extra attention as potential structural issues are raised.Mayor Dan Sutton and City Administrator…
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Extended season a blessing on water line project
Good news for homeowners and commuters along the south side of Flandreau: the continued stretch of mild fall weather is likely to give contractors a few extra weeks to keep working on the citys major water utility improvement project and the rebuilding of affected roads.Crews had been expected to wrap up for the year by…
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Colman-Egan All-State Chorus members
From left, Sadie McCorkle soprano, Levi Williams bass, George Hasvold tenor, Austin Reiger alternate bass and Sharlee Costine alto, auditioned and were accepted into the South Dakota High School All-State Chorus to be held this weekend at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Their director is Ronda Palmlund Olson. Guest Director this year…
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Flandreau All-State Chorus members
Flandreau High School will send vocal students to the All-State Chorus concert to be held this weekend in Sioux Falls. Their school director is Malerie Yeaton. Students are front, from left, Zaeda Ross (alto alternate), Miesha Pedraza-Felix (soprano alternate), Isabel Kulm (alto), Fawn Frias (tenor alternate), Alex Julson (tenor) and Randy Unkestine (tenor).Back, Delilah Stading…
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CE FFA collecting cold weather items
Members of the Colman-Egan FFA Chapter are gathering cold weather clothing for their Warm Hearts, Warm Clothes community service project.Items need not be new, but in good wearable condition. It is asked that any donations be clean and in good condition.The chapter is accepting coats and jackets of all sizes, sweaters, hoodies and long sleeve…
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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…
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Highway 34 reopens after long summer of detours
Driving through Colman along Highway 34, you can almost feel the relief and excitement as both the community and commuters prepare for a faster, easier route to reopen.Construction began earlier this spring on the short but busy stretch of highway running through town. Motorists were warned to expect delays, but few anticipated just how long…
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