MAY 20,2009-JAN 21,2025 Wyatt Thomas Reeb was born May 20, 2009, in Louisville, Colorado to Donald Reeb and Tasheena Pourier Hernandez. Wyatt made his journey into the Spirit World on January 21, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado surrounded by his family and friends. Wyatt is survived by his mother, Tasheena Pourier-Hernandez (Randy Hernandez); father, Donald Reeb (Taylor Baldwin); step-parents, Veronica Acevedo & Jeremy Mason; siblings, Shane Reeb, Joshua Reeb, DJ Reeb, London Mason, Memphis Mason, Cinch Pourier, Gretchen Pourier, Mateo Pourier, and Emilio Hernandez; hunka brother, Preston Torres; and numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins. Wyatt was preceded in death by Donna...

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JULY 6,1955-JAN 29,2025 "Punkaska Win" (Abalone Shell Woman) Norma Faye Elizabeth (Black Feather) Roubideaux was born on July 6, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilbert and Sadie (Helper) Black Feather. Norma made her journey to the Spirit World on January 29, 2025 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Norma is survived by her daughter, Shannon (Jeremiah Wellman) Roubideaux; sisters, Glenda Cleo Black Feather and Wanda Haller; grandchildren, TaShauna (Cody Trueblood) Campbell, Alyssa Christianson, Samuel Black Feather, Patricia Black Feather, Ashleigh Rendon, and Natalie Rendon; great grandson, Jace Campbell; greatgreat granddaughter, Kingsley Black Feather; aunt, Marlene Wilson;...

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AUG 31,1947-JAN 27,2025 Gwendolyn Felix- Herman was born in Wagner, South Dakota, on August 31st, 1949, to Theodore Isaac “Ike” Felix and Vivian Katherine (Campbell) Felix. Gwen made her journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at the Monument hospital. She is survived by her brother, Theodore “Ted” Felix (Ruth Felix), daughter, Teddie Rae Herman, and son, Harvey “Jay” Herman, Jr. Grandchildren: Katherine “Tootie” P. Felix Vanderwege (Dean Vanderwege), Raechel “Rae” Herman (Bradley Baldwin), Jaycob Herman, Ariana “AJ” Herman Waln, and Jayden Herman. Great-Grandchildren: Macen Star Boy, Dean “JJ” Bear Looks Back-Vanderwege, Isabelle Manzo, Graeson Bear Looks...

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Just recently, The Lakota Prairie Ranch Restaurant and hotel had their grand opening on February 1st, 2025, it has undergone some remodeling, clean up & has had some new additions put in. The Lakota Prairie Ranch served as the Oglala Sioux Tribe Covid 19 quarantine site for the last several years but is now a fully functioning Motel and restaurant. It includes a coffee bar, seated dining, and over 25 rooms and cabins available year-round. At the restaurant, they begin serving breakfast at 7am and throughout the day, the menus change from breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant closes at...

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PINE RIDGE/STURGIS - After getting through a tough three game stretch against Vermillion at the Corn Palace, at Spearfish and hosting Belle Fourche, Mahpiya Luta earned back to back road wins, Tuesday at Pine Ridge 83-41 and Friday at Sturgis 69-31 to push their season record to 14-0. On Tuesday, the Lady Saders used their defense to ignite a fast paced offense as senior Jodene Big Crow-Hunter knocked down eight first quarter points, junior Ashlan Carlow-Blount got to the basket for a quick six points, junior Dottie Mesteth helped with four and Junior Mya Mills added two baskets to help...

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May 14,1946-Jan 23,2025 "Pejuta Was'te Win" (Good Medicine Woman) Wilma Sally Leonard was born on May 14, 1946 in Bennet County, SD to Thomas Richard and Mary Alice Langdeau aka Cherry Bear Killer. Wilma made her journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2025 at the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nursing Home in White Clay, NE. Wilma is survived by her sons, Orville (Liz) Reddest, Jr., San Diego, CA, Cornell (Angel) Reddest, Kyle, SD, Ivan (Carrie) Reddest, Interior, SD, Tilden (Bobbi Jo) Reddest, Batesland, SD; daughters, LaVonne (Virgil) Randall, Interior, SD, Michelle Reddest, Ogden, KS, Rhonda Tallman, Allen, SD, Krista...

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DEC 2,1052-JAN 23,2025 Victoria Lillie Featherman Brown Bull was born on December 2, 1952 in Pine Ridge, SD to Everette and Theresa (One Horn) Featherman. Victoria made her journey to the Spirit World on January 23, 2025 at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, WY. Vicki is survived by her sons, Virgil (Caledonia) Brown Bull, Jr., Mark (Creedance) Brown Bull, and Waylon Criss; grandchildren, Tori (Gabe) Liliana Schuh, Tressa (Justin) Means-Featherman, Tiana ( Jason) Featherman, Tasia (Sonny) Featherman, Stella Featherman, Suzianna (Oscar) Featherman, Mary Featherman, Alanys, Jazmyne, and Graycelyn Brown Bull, Jeila (Mato) Schuh & T’rese Schuh, and Tariah Mesteth;...

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MITCHELL - On Saturday night, at the Corn””” Palace in Mitchell, Omaha Nation defeated Lower Brule 72-66 to win the 2025 DOC. Omaha Nation beat Tiospa Zina 80-38 in the first round then knocked off Marty 65-56 in the semis. Lower Brule opened the tournament with a 76-31 win over Flandreau Indian then got by Crazy Horse 71-36 to earn a trip to the championship game. Marty downed Crazy Horse 63-57 to take third place while Wakpala beat Tiospaye Topa 58-31 for the consolation championship and TispaZina downed Flandreau Indian 54-46 for seventh place. Pine Ridge kept putting wins up,...

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In honor of Children's Authors and Illustrators Week, we’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Young Readers One Book: "Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills" by Billy Mills, Donna Janell Bowman, and S.D. Nelson! This inspiring, beautifully illustrated book shares the true story of Billy Mills, the only American to win the Olympic gold in the 10,000-meter race. Starting in 2025, every 3rd grader in South Dakota will receive a copy! Let’s celebrate the power of books to inspire, educate, and empower our youth! Stay tuned for more updates as we spread the joy of reading...

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