MAY 12, 1994 - APRIL 26, 2025 Francis Lee Good Lance, Jr. was born on May 12, 1994, in Rapid City, SD to Francis Good Lance, Sr. and Debra Mousseau. Francis made his journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. Francis is s...

MAY 21, 1965-APR 27, 2025 Robert “Bob” Ray Baldwin was born on May 21, 1965 in Kadoka, SD to James Woodrow Baldwin and Sandra Rose Morrison. Robert made his journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2025 at his home in Black Pipe Community. Bob ...

NOVEMBER 9, 1969 - APRIL 26, 2025 John Levi Plenty Arrows, Jr. was born on November 9, 1969 in Pine Ridge, SD to John Plenty Arrows, Sr. and Delores Marshall. John made his journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2025 at the Monument Health Ho...

MAY 7, 1967 - APRIL 26, 2025 Sara Beth Dilly was born on May 7, 1967, in Pine Ridge, SD to Jospeh Pawnee Leggins and Mary Rose (Slow Bear) Valandra. Sara made her journey to the Spirit World on April 26, 2025, at the Unity Point Hospital in For...

DECEMBER 29, 1974 - APRIL 27, 2025 Dawson Duane Has No Horse III was born on December 29, 1974 in Pine Ridge, SD to Dawson Has No Horse, Jr. and Elizabeth (Little) Has No Horse. Dawson made his journey to the Spirit World on April 27, 2025 at h...

OCTOBER 16, 1952 - APRIL 22, 2025 Ethel Jean “Jeannie” Belt was born on October 16, 1952, near Oglala, SD to Jonas Belt, Sr. and Arlene (Pipe On Head) Belt. Jeannie made her journey to the Spirit World on April 22, 2025, at her home in Oglala, ...

Amelia Belva Brewer Mar 28, 2008 - Apr 29, 2025 Lonna Romero Dec 5, 1983 - Apr 28, 2025 Barron Star Comes Out Nov 15, 1980 - Apr 27, 2025Article Link

Before my family lived in this house, a different family did, and before them, another family, and another before them. And before that, the family who lived here lived not in a house but a wigwam. Who lived where you are before you got there? ...

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Lately, I’ve found myself fixated by a simple word: “home.” Is it a place on a map, a feeling in the chest, a flicker of memory, or a contradiction we spend our lives trying to resolve? In this column, I explore seven perspectives about home, b...

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Affinity is another word for empathy which is my working definition for this week’s column. Jane Fonda is quoted in The Hollywood Reporter as saying, “Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or woke.” “Some famous quotes about empathy include: ‘Th...

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RAPID CITY/SIOUX FALLS - Howard Wood Relays attract athletes from surrounding states, many athletes compete as a measuring stick as they prepare for postseason; Bennett County eighth grader Peyson O’Neill, her sister Reagan and brother Rush com...

PINE RIDGE - The OST Finance Committee had first voted in favor of having the pow wow then reversed course and voted not to have Oglala Nation then passed it on to the Executive Board who voted not to have the pow wow and give ,000 to each dist...

“I was a statistic growing up,” says Jeremy Red Eagle of the generational ripple effects of colonization. “I never went to high school. I found myself in trouble a lot. I struggled with drugs and alcohol and addiction a lot.” When he turned 30 ...

WOUNDED KNEE—A group of expert tradesmen and their apprentices put a new, tin roof on a local lodge as part of a new initiative to create employment and bring valuable skills to the Lakota people. The Lakota Empowerment Group is a One Spirit in...

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PINE RIDGE - During the April regular session, the OST Council voted unanimously 20-0 to affirm that the building located next to Prairie Wind Casino belonged to the OST Vets organization. Originally a proposal written by past council represent...

Today, we recognize Seth Irving, a proud Lakota elder celebrating his 103rd birthday. Born and raised on the Oglala Lakota Nation, Seth is not only a cherished family member but also a distinguished World War II Navy veteran. Seth's remarkable ...

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Brendon Abel Stone Aug 5,1990-Apr 21,2025 Hermu Leon Bettelyoun Sr May 20, 1977 Apr 21, 2025 Luci Germaine Fire Thunder Sept 14, 1973- Apr 19, 2025Article Link

Terrance Jay Little Dog was born on November 20, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Patrick Little Dog and Joyce Ella (Ghost) Little Dog. Terrance made his journey to the Spirit World on April 12, 2025 in Manderson, SD Terrance is survived by his...

Catherine was born on June 25, 1937, in Pine Ridge, SD to her parents Jimson Dearly and Lucille Running Hawk-Dearly. Catherine made her journey to the Spirit World on April 16, 2025, at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Catherine is survived ...

Virgil Wayne Hawk Wing “Wa’hancan’ka Luta” was born on February 20, 1982 in Pine Ridge, SD to Darlene Hawk Wing. Virgil made his journey to the Spirit World on April 18, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD. Virgil is survived by his mother, Darlene Hawk Wi...