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Diversity Foundation, Toys for Tots make a special delivery
The Diversity Foundation, a nonprofit volunteer organization based in St. Cloud, MN, teamed up with the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to deliver a generous number of gifts to Flandreau this past week.The Diversity Foundations Executive Director, Lyle Rustad, and his assistant, Martin Bernard, braved wintry weather…
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Board has quick meeting
It was quick work at the December 9 Flandreau School Board meeting as the members cars were hardly even cooled off before all business of the meeting was conducted.The board approved the hiring of Meika Kirschten as a paraprofessional in the Elementary School. She will begin on January 6, 2025…
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Summit Carbon Solutions reapplies for permit
South Dakota voters overturned Referred Law 21 in November, rejecting a controversial pipeline bill passed earlier this year by state legislators.The measure, dubbed the landowners bill of rights, aimed to regulate future pipeline projects, particularly carbon capture initiatives. Proponents argued it struck a balance between protecting property rights and supporting…
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Sweet tradition
It may not look like theres much homebuilding going on in the quiet rural town of Ward, SD, but Marlys Barthel has likely constructed an entire city of gingerbread houses.For over 40 years, Barthel has made her intricately designed, candy-filled creations, and they now are a centerpiece of the Holiday…
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Colman explores options to meet childcare demand
The small town of Colman is grappling with a growing challenge: a critical shortage of childcare providers.Community leaders say around 30 babies were born in the area this past year, a result of adult children of multi-generational residents returning home to raise families, along with an influx of young couples…
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CNP appointed ambulance supervisor as county faces financial struggles
Abbie Entringer has been appointed by Moody County as the new ambulance supervisor, stepping into the role previously held by David Prokulevich. Prokulevich, or Pickle, who served in both local and remote capacities for several years, faced increasing scrutiny as discussions stalled over the financial struggles of the countys ambulance…
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Flandreau Santee Sioux donate to schools Angel Fund, supporting many families in need
In addition to covering meal costs for all their member children currently enrolled in the Flandreau Public School District, the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe made a $2,600 donation last week to the schools Angel Fund. This fund helps cover negative balances in the school lunch program.It is our policy to…
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A sticky, sugary, sweet session
A sugary-sweet tradition at Flandreau Public Schools has once again brought parents, siblings, relatives or friends together with a special child for an afternoon of creativity and connection.Each year, elementary students invite someone special to join them in decorating donated gingerbread (or graham cracker) houses, transforming the treats into miniature…
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Spreading Holiday Cheer
Members of the Ward community and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ward come together each holiday season to carol across the county. Members put together a short program that includes teachings of the bible, the story of Christmas, and songs that nearly all have come to know. The group often visits…
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Colman-Egan eyes athletic complex
A new athletic complex for Colman-Egans football and track teams has been a long-standing vision for many in the district. Both teams have achieved consistent success, and school officials, along with families, have expressed a desire for improved training and competition facilities.In 2023, constituents voted down a referendum that would…
