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CRST reinstates reservation-wide mask mandate, hiring deputies

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Sparked by a recent rise in new COVID-19 cases, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) has revived a reservation-wide mask mandate, requiring face coverings be worn in all public indoor places. The resolution was passed last Thursday, Sept. 9, and went into effect on Monday, Sept. 13.

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Vaccination rate in Dewey, Ziebach below 33 percent

Jon Flatland
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) leadership and its Tribal Health Department continue to encourage CRST members and all residents of Dewey and Ziebach counties to take protective measures and get vaccinated against COVID-19 after a rash of new infections boosted active cases above 80 last week.

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State board okays $46,000 grant for CRST 9-1-1 Center

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
A state board last week questioned a proposal to award the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) a grant to improve its 9-1-1 emergency-call center located in Eagle Butte but eventually gave unanimous approval to the funding. The state Department of Public Safety announced last Wednesday, Sept.

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Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The federal agency that oversees schools that educate Native American children in nearly two dozen states has issued a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees. The mandate, announced Thursday, Sept. 2, covers faculty and staff at schools and dormitories operated directly by the U.S.

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SHERIFF’S REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale August 30 At 1:48 p.m.: Took a report of a theft at a residence southeast of McIntosh. At 4:40 p.m.: Took a truancy re At 4:40 p.m.: Took a truancy report, regarding a juvenile male from McLaughlin who had not been going to school for two years.
Steiger inducted into 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

Steiger inducted into 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

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Steiger inducted into 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Five individuals, including Mike Steiger of Mobridge, were inducted into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. 5, during the State Fair in Huron.
Zach Ducheneaux, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator (RIGHT), discussed food security with farmers, ranchers and other fairgoers during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair on Sept. 4. Other panelists were Rob Larew, National Farmers Union president, and Oren Lesmeister, a Parade rancher, small business owner and District 28-A State Representative.

Zach Ducheneaux, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator (RIGHT), discussed food security with farmers, ranchers and other fairgoers during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair on Sept. 4. Other panelists were Rob Larew, National Farmers Union president, and Oren Lesmeister, a Parade rancher, small business owner and District 28-A State Representative.

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FSA Administrator Ducheneaux discusses food security at State Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Zach Ducheneaux, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator, was among the thought leaders to discuss food security on September 4 during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair.
Concert series opens Sept. 12

Concert series opens Sept. 12

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Concert series opens Sept. 12

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Presidio Brass, a brass quintet, will perform at Mobridge on Sunday, Sept. 12 - the first of four programs in the Bridge City Concert Series. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. CT (6:30 MT) at the Middle School Theater.
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