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NOV 1, 1971-MAY 24, 2025 Vincent Thomas Two Lance, Jr. was born on November 01, 1971, in Pine Ridge, SD to Rev. Vincent Two Lance, Sr., and Vestana (Red Owl) Two Lance. Vincent made his journey to the Spirit World on May 24, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Vincent is survived by his children Lynzy, Aliyah, Christin and DJ; siblings Wilson Buzi Two Lance of Las Vegas, NV, Sandy, Marquise & Marquita Two Lance, Connie (Don, Sr.) LeBeau, Cleo (Rick) Palmier all of Batesland, SD, Stacy (Chris) Brooks of Porcupine, SD and Karen Red...

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Like many people these days, I’ve been thinking about artificial intelligence (AI). From large language models that compose emails in nearly perfect prose to AI-generated images and voice clones, these tools are evolving faster than we can grasp their sociological implications. I’m no AI expert. I don’t write code. I don’t create algorithms. My perspective comes from two places: from a university classroom and from my perspective as a citizen, watching this unfolding AI transformation with curiosity and concern. In higher education, we’re already witnessing the impact of AI. Students are turning to AI tools—like ChatGPT—to help them with research...

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We spend much time talking to ourselves, more than anyone else. We carry an almost constant monologue inside our heads, which hums at the surface of consciousness. Our inner voice narrates, reassures, and sometimes, it berates. The inner voice is a complex presence: its tone, its content, its influence. If we pay close attention to this voice, we begin to understand its power. It can be our harshest critic or most supportive friend. It can hold us back or move us forward. Each of us carries a unique internal script, quietly humming in the background of our minds. At times,...

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The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association has published a map of tribal cannabis and hemp programs in the U.S. The map was developed in collaboration with cannabis law firm Vicente LLP through research and interviews with tribal leaders. The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) last week unveiled a map of tribal cannabis and hemp programs. In collaboration with cannabis law firm Vicente LLP, the map was developed through research and interviews with tribal leaders. The map shows the locations of Indigenous cannabis programs in blue and hemp programs in red. There are currently 52 tribal communities that operate federally approved hemp...

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MISSION - Todd County hosted last weeks Lakota Nation Invitational track meet and came away with both girls and boys team titles; on the girls side Todd County topped every school with 192 points, Mahpiya Luta was second with 98, White River was third at 74, 4)CEB 68, 5)Little Wound 48, 6) Pine Ridge 38, 7)Lower Brule 16, 8)St. Francis 15, 9)McLaughlin 8, 10) Crazy Horse 6 and 11) Lakota Tech 1. On the boys side Todd County dominated with 203, 2) White River 96, 3)Little Wound 79.5, 4)Lakota Tech 59, 5)CEB 55, 6) Pine Ridge 44, 7)Mahpiya Luta 29,...

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FEMA falls under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary and former South Dakota governor Kristi Noem. A letter from Mayor Jason Salamun to the U.S. Senate majority leader, South Dakota Republican John Thune, says the work aligns “with the priorities of the Trump-Vance administration.” The program “was more concerned with political agendas than helping Americans affected by natural disasters,” the FEMA release says. “Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, we are committed to ensuring that Americans in crisis can get the help and resources they need.” “Because of these cuts, city and county leaders will now have to scramble to either figure...

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The 2025 Zondo and Leroy Swalley Memorial Golf Tournament was once again graciously hosted by the Markota Acres golf course in Martin, SD. This year's tournament hosted 44, 2 person scramble teams on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, May 17. The weather was perfect with special thanks to all our tournament sponsors to include pin prizes on every hole +5. Wopila Tanka to Club Manager, James Begdamen, and greens keepers Matt Reese and family, as well as Samantha Little Eagle with Soul's Restaurant. The Re-Member Organization donated 4 pans of pulled pork for our golfers meal. Thanks to the Swalley family...

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PINE RIDGE - Originally, the OST Council approved Echaga in 2019 but wasn’t able to provide any start up money until 2021, it was to be an economic development arm of the tribe with a separate board of directors and a mission to develop projects that would bring in revenue and develop jobs for the Oglala Lakota Nation; over the three and a half years that it has been operating, there have been success stories and a number of frustrations and projects that ended up less than successful. A partial list where some of the efforts and projects that Echaga...

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On Friday, May 13th, at the Bennett County High School in Martin, South Dakota, Thomiah Poor Bear signed with Bismark State College and received a full ride basketball scholarship. Poor Bear just recently graduated from Bennett County High School. Thomiah Poor Bear is from Allen but raised in Martin, South Dakota by her aunt Beatrice Curry. She is also close to her grandparents, also Cecile Poor Bear and Milton Bianas, and has 3 sisters and 2 brothers. As North Dakota’s polytechnic institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by...

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