JAN 12, 2025 - JAN 12, 2025 Nikolas Leo Hunter was born January 12, 2025, in Martin SD to Bradley Hunter and Krisann Kindle. Nikolas made is journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2025 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin SD Nikolas is survived by his parents, Krisann Kindle & Bradley Hunter; Brothers Tyson & Damien Twotwo; Sisters Shaila Kindle & Kataleya Hunter; Aunts, Henrietta Kindle (Arius, Ashtynn), Tashena Kindle (Stephan, Tyrus & Maverick) Madison Kindle (Ayden & AJ), Kristen Hunter (Shane); Uncles Taylen Black- Smith, Damian (Diana, Xavier, Rosa, Emma) Quintana, Darnell (Sloan, Wiley & Nikhazia)...

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DEC 20, 2005 - JAN 12, 2025 Taeton Quinton Ray Yellow Thunder was born December 20, 2005, in Rapid City, SD to Athena Yellow Thunder and Ted Coomes, Jr. Taeton made his journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2025 in Rosebud, SD. Taeton is survived by his mother, Athena Yellow Thunder; special friend; Teana Donner; mama Christina; step-father, Jeremy “Jake” Rousseau; biological father, Ted Coomes, Jr.; siblings, Roman Yellow Thunder Carpio, Tyrel Yellow Thunder, Jeremiah Yellow Thunder, Niamiah Little, Aloysious Yellow Thunder, Chanelle Coomes, Chloe “Coco” Coomes, and Kyuss Coomes; paternal grandparents, Ted Coomes, Sr., Carol Lakota, Sherri...

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JULY 13, 1965 - JAN 15, 2025 Eldean Lois Tail was born July 13, 1965 in Pine Ridge, SD to Evangeline (Black Feather) Fast Horse and Earl Tail. Sr. Eldean made her journey to the spirit world on January 15, 2024 at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Eldean is survived by her son, Patrick Tedder of San Antonio, TX; daughters, Elizabeth Allivand of Louisville, KY, and Sara Espinosa of Dallas, TX; Step-father, James Fast Horse, Sr. of Wolf Creek, SD; sisters, Jennifer Swallow of Wolf Creek SD, and Angel Tail of Browning, MT; brothers, J.P. Fast Horse, John...

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JUNE 30, 1930 - JAN 14, 2025 Clara Hilda Gard Broken Leg was born June 30, 1930, in Rosebud, SD to Charles Little Dog-Broken Leg and Mary Flood-Broken Leg. Clara made her journey to the Spirit World on January 14, 2025 at the Rosebud IHS Hospital in Rosebud, SD. Clara is survived by her son Terry Gray; grandchildren, Jena Raine, Maverick, Wambli, Hilda, Stormie, and Kaylee; and great grandchildren, Josephine, C’Anna, Cattalina, Billie Rae, and Declan Hayes. Clara was preceded in death by her father, Charles Little Dog-Broken Leg; mother, Mary Flood-Broken Leg; son, Timothy Scott Soldier; brothers, Wallace LeMoyne...

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PINE RIDGE - During the last tribal administration, the HHS committee approved a plan put forward by Echaga to build a 48 bed youth treatment and rehabilitation center on Pine Ridge Reservation using a 105 L program with the Bureau of Indian Affairs; the state of the art 44,000 sq. foot facility would include 48 beds, a full gymnasium, offices, security and employ 65-70 workers to serve boys and girls from 12- 19 years of age. “The Pine Ridge Reservation, like many Native American communities, has faced long standing challenges with access to quality health care, including mental health services,”...

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Victoria Lillie Featherman Brown Bull Dec 2, 1952 - Jan 23, 2025 Cheryl Ann Jealous of Him Feb 11, 1963 - Jan 22, 2025 Peggy Janis Feb 2,1942-Jan 26, 2025

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RAPID CITY - Over the past weekend, RC Stevens senior Taaliyah Porter scored 22 points against Watertown and 19 points against Brookings, bringing her career total at Stevens to 1,390 points. Becky Hammon, RC Stevens graduate, holds the school record at 1,417. Hammon went on to be an All American at Colorado State University, was an all star in the WNBA, playing for NY Liberty and San Antonio Spurs while most recently coaching the Las Vegas Aces to two of the last three WNBA championships. Porter is 27 points from tying the record, the 10-2 Raiders host RC Central on...

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RAPID CITY – NDN Collective announced Wizipan Little Elk Garriott will serve as the organization’s new president. Founder Nick Tilsen will continue to serve as CEO. Wizipan Little Elk Garriott is Sicangu Lakota and has served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2021 – 2024. In this role, he served as the first assistant and principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, in the development and interpretation of policies affecting Indian Affairs bureaus, offices, and programs. Prior to his appointment in the U.S. Department of the Interior,...

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