MITCHELL0 - On Monday and Tuesday, the SDGA held their Junior Tour championships at the Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell; Ruth Long/Pine Ridge was playing her first year in the girls 12-13 division, Long shot a 100 the first day and a 93 the second day to place 9th in the 12-13 girls division. “This was Ruth’s first year in the 12-13 division, it meant starting from the women’s tees and playing 18 holes each day,” said John Long her father and golf coach, “this year was a building experience for Ruth, although we don’t have a course in Pine...

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JULY 25, 1940 - JULY 18, 2025 Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk was born on July 25, 1940 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cyrus and Victoria (Marrowbone) Running Hawk. Aloysius made his journey to the Spirit World on July 18, 2025 at the Avantara Arrowhead Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD. Aloysius is survived by his grandchildren, Eugene Running Hawk, Katana Running Hawk, Donna & Roxanne Yankton, and Calypso Under Baggage; great grandbabies, Ebony Running Hawk, Elijah Running Hawk, Sarina Tallman, Anthony, Aliana, & Jonathan, Jr. Sandoval, Louis, Jaylee, & Elwin III Yankton; daughter-in-law, Delunda “Lori” Running Hawk; hunka daughter, Darshann...

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OCT 31, 1960 - JULY 16, 2025 Bernadine Carla Rowland was born on Oct 31, 1960 in Rushville, NE to Baptiste LaDeaux and Theresa (Shott) Medicine. Bernadine made her journey to the Spirit World on July 16, 2025 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Bernadine is survived by her sons, Patrick (Roberta) Rowland, Jr. and Alex Rowland, Sr.; daughters, Jennifer Rowland and Clarissa LaDeaux; sisters, Cleo (John) No Leaf- LaDeaux, Lisa (Gordy) Looks Twice, Melanie Janis, and Phyllis (Chet Steele) Shott; aunt, Kathy (Dave) Janis; grandchildren, Kayandra, Xavier, Jordyn, Alaia, Mason-Malone, Greg, Jetta, & Kaizen Rowland,...

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JUN 27, 1937-JULY 10, 2025 Bessie Catherine (Little Hawk) Waters was born on June 27, 1937 in Calico, SD to Charles James Little Hawk, Sr. and Ellaria (Sierra) Little Hawk. Bessie made her journey to the Spirit World on July 10, 2025 at her home in Calico Community near Pine Ridge, SD. Bessie is survived by her one brother, Charles “Chuck” Little Hawk, Jr. of Calico Community; sister, Rita Long Visitor of Slim Buttes Community; sons, Frank Elk Voice/Waters, Jr. and David Waters both of Calico Community; daughters, Lois “Cameron” Waters/Kills Small, Sr. of Rapid City, SD, Susanna Waters of...

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MISSION – The Sinte Gleska University Nursing Department hosted a pinning ceremony for 6 new Licensed Practical Nurses, who will graduate with their college diplomas in August. Six LPN students received their nursing pins at the Michael Benge Student Union Center on July 19. They included: Joeviyhl Waln, Maryann Moran, Rose Larvie, Paulina Martinez, Casey Hawk and Johnna Murray. They will receive their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degrees during the SGU graduation in August. Red Leaf singers rendered an honor song for the new LPNs to open the ceremony. A welcome address was offered by SGU Director of...

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When the South Dakota Festival of Books kicks off this fall in the first-time host community of Spearfish, readers will once again connect with writers from within the state and around the world – including bestselling novelist Tommy Orange – to talk about their favorite topic: books! The lineup for this year’s event, Sept. 26- 28, includes more than 60 presenters who bring history to life, share ideas through fiction, explore challenging issues, read inspiring poetry and educate young readers on countless topics. Tommy Orange, whose debut novel There There won the American Book Award and was a finalist for...

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PINE RIDGE - Originally it’s a group of Zen Peacemakers who come from Tennessee each year to the Black Hills for a Native American presentation but for the past two years, we’ve had artists come down and spend some time with the children in Red Cloud community to do art, stated Wendell Yel- low Bull, an elder from the community. Last year, BJ Honeycutt from Tennessee did wood carving and whittling; this year he returned and did clay work while Helene Award from New York did collage making,5 added Yellow Bull, had my doubts, after I saw the work, I...

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DEC 18, 1954 - JULY 12, 2025 "Paha Kinajin" (Stands With A Strike) Leonard Few Tails Jaden Roy White Plume Kyera Raine Quiver lawrence Louis Bordeaux, Jr. May 16, 1974 - July 15, 2025 Lawrence was born on May 16, 1974 in Rosebud, SD to Larwence Bordeaux, Sr. and Irma Jean Young and was raised by his grandmother, Katherine whom he considered his mother. Lawrence made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2025 in Spearfish, SD. Lawrence is survived by his spouse, Lucin Bordeaux; children, Lushia Bordeaux, Leah (Zack Anker) Bordeaux, and Lawrence Bordeaux III; granddaughter, Scarlet...

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The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options. The Social Security Administration has now provided additional guidance for Social Security beneficiaries. The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options—that’s according to an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump in March of this year. Now, the Social Security Administration has provided additional guidance for Social Security beneficiaries. Who Still Gets Paper Checks? According to the agency, the transition primarily affects...

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