MISSION JANUARY 21ST

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SIOUX FALLS – Sy Bordeaux, a 17-year-old Sicangu Lakota musician and composer, had his original music composition performed by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) at a recent concert. The orchestra performed Bordeaux's original music composition titled "Anxiety" at the Beats and Beethoven Concert held over the weekend at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. Bordeaux composed the piece when he attended the 2024 Music Composition Academy at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. Bordeaux was mentored by Navajo musician Michael Begay, who taught him how to create music for a string quartet. The resultant composition is an intense, heart-stopping...

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It seems that even the most independent spirit can’t resist the lure of home ground. Over two decades ago Kyle, South Dakota resident Mandi May began her hairstylist career with a specific dream. To create a unique hair salon experience. And preferrably in her hometown on the Pine Ridge. As she and business partner, Melissa Hansen, approach the five-year anniversary of their very own Gypsy Soul Salon in Rapid City, that treasured wish is about to become a reality. “Twenty-four years ago in beauty school we did a salon project - basically build your dream salon,” said Mandi. “As you...

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ROSEBUD – President Kathleen Wooden Knife issued a statement regarding POTUS Executive Orders signed earlier this week, including those authorizing raids to expedite deportation of undocumented immigrants. The statement was posted on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s social media accounts over the weekend. The tribe is currently working to authorize funds to allow tribal citizens to obtain identification cards. The statement urged tribal citizens to also obtain other valid forms of identification, including state driver licenses. The statement reads: “On or about January 22, 2025, and upon taking the oath of office, United States President Donald Trump has issued a series...

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South Dakota Humanities Council is excited to share that "The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota and an American Inheritance" by Rebecca Clarren is the One Book South Dakota selection for 2025! This deeply moving and insightful book explores the intertwined stories of Clarren’s immigrant family and the Lakota people, shedding light on the historical injustices of land dispossession and the ongoing cycle of loss. Join us in reflecting on this thought-provoking work and the impact of America’s complicated history. "The Cost of Free Land" will be featured at the 2025 Festival of Books, and Rebecca Clarren will be touring...

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CHADRON - Saturday Lakota Tech started the Chadron Invitational down four girls to injury with a fifth coming up injured during her match but the Tatanka wrestled strong finishing with four weight division championships and ending up in third place as a team. Tatanka winners included Brandy Marshall at 105, Lakota Rogers at 115, Chante White Bull at 120 and Chloe Fire Thunder at 135. Zaniyan Iron Eyes finished second at 138, losing in a close 7-3 decision to Andrew Gonzalez from Central; his season record stands at 17-2. “We’re wrestling good right now, many of our wrestlers out with...

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PINE RIDGE/SPEARFISH/ IRENE - After back to back losses to Mahpiya Luta and Deubrook Area, the Lakota Tech Tatanka knocked off Todd County 74-34 on the road then Saturday, in Irene at the Blizzard Buster Classic, defeated Florence-Henry 60-30. Tatanka junior Shania Ferguson led the way with 23 points while freshman Lizzie Robinson helped with 17 points as Lakota Tech picked up their ninth win of the season, the Tatanka play at Sioux Valley on Friday, Jan. 31 then play in the Roundball Classic at Sioux Valley on Saturday. Tuesday, in Spearfish, Mahpiya Luta put their undefeated 10-0 record on...

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Lakota Tech 60-30 Florence/HenryMahpiya Luta 62-37 Belle FourcheDakota Valley 68-44 Bennett CountyWhite River 59-46 New UnderwoodTodd County 72-65 Crow CreekMiller 54-37 McLaughlinCEB 58-41 Stanley CountyWilmot 80-48 Lower BruleOmaha Nation 73-21 Flandreau IndianTrip-Delmont/Armour 64-52 MartyLakota Tech 74-34 Todd County Mahpiya Luta 59-49 SpearfishBennett County 50-27 Todd CountyLyman 46-31 White RiverCEB 69-38 Little WoundWhite River 64-46 Gregory UPCOMING SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan 30Pine Ridge at Todd CountyCrow Creek at Stanley CountyDOCLower Brule vs Marty Tiospaye Topa vs Flandreau IndianTiospa Zina vs WakpalaOmaha Nation vs Crazy HorseFriday, Jan. 31Mahpiya Luta at SturgisSt. Francis at White RiverLakota Tech at Sioux ValleySaturday, Feb. 1Todd County vs...

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The Office of Management and Budget has directed all federal agencies to temporarily pause their grant, loan and financial assistance programs, a move that could affect tribal nations receiving billions in federal funding for economic development, housing, infrastructure, and other initiatives. In a January 27 memorandum, Acting OMB Director Matthew J. Vaeth ordered federal agencies to halt "all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance" starting January 28 at 5:00 PM. The pause affects approximately trillion in federal financial assistance programs, which represents nearly one-third of the federal government's trillion in spending during fiscal...

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