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Dupree School Christmas Concert

The Dupree School, under the instruction of Mr. Rex Laughlin, had their Prek-12th grade Christmas Concert and the happy and proud smiles that the students shared while performing were as bright as Christmas lights!  The elementary classes each sang two songs with titles varying from ‘Polar Puppy’ and ‘Hip Hop Reindeer’ to ‘If I Could Fly Like a Snowflake’ and ‘O... READ MORE >

U.S. Department of Agriculture/Farm Service Agency News

The Corson, Dewey, Meade, Perkins & Ziebach County FSA offices would like to keep you informed of the following items important to USDA programs. If you have any questions, please contact the following offices at: – Corson County FSA: 605-273-4506 Ext. 2 – Dewey County FSA: 605- 865-3522 Ext. 2  – Meade County FSA: 605-347-4952 Ext. 2 – Perkins County... READ MORE >

Tiospaye Topa basketball teams battle their opponents in the He Sapa bracket at the 46th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational

The Tiospaye Topa basketball teams travelled out to Rapid City to participate in the 46th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament that was held at The Monument. Tiospaye Topa played their game on the gym floor in the Barnett Center. Both teams were placed in the He Sapa Bracket. The other seven teams in the girls’ bracket were Cheyenne-Eagle Butte... READ MORE >

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte basketball teams compete in He Sapa brackets at the 46th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational

The 46th Annual Lakota Nation Invitational Basketball Tournament was in Rapid City and the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Braves made this yearly pilgrimage to be part of this extravaganza that feature Native American teams throughout the region. This tournament was held from Thursday, December 14th to Saturday, December 16th. The Lady Braves were placed in the “He Sapa Bracket” that included seven... READ MORE >

“Lots of congratulations.” Cheyenne River shines at Lakota Nation Invitational

Youth from Cheyenne River competed in a variety of disciplines at this year’s LNI, December 12-16, in Rapid City, including basketball, art, cheerleading, archery, and much more. “The students are super-happy and there were lots of congratulations,” said Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School Fine Arts teacher, Pate Hutson. Hutson said it was wonderful to have such a significant showing at this... READ MORE >

The snow arrives after long silence

  The snow arrives after long silence from its high home where nothing leaves tracks or strains or keeps time. The sky it fell from, pale as oatmeal, bears up like sheep before shearing.   The cat at my window watches amazed. So many feathers and no bird! All day the snow sets its table with clean linen, putting its... READ MORE >

West River Eagle Local Weather Outlook

Warm Solstice to be followed by a white Christmas? Winter is officially here! The 2024 fall season leaves us as one of the warmest on record. Yes, we did get a little bit of snow but it is nothing like years past. Warmer than average air will be with us through Saturday, then it is going to get icy, cold,... READ MORE >

Four Bands launches project to strengthen local food systems

With funding support from the Native American Agriculture Fund, Four Bands is launching a project, titled “Increasing Market Access for Cheyenne River Producers.” “This project is all about leveraging our existing farmers market in Eagle Butte to increase connections between our local ag producers and consumers,” explains Elaine Neigel, Business Loan Officer at Four Bands. Neigel says that the project... READ MORE >

Intergenerational Activism: From AIM to Standing Rock

Editor’s Note: The academic paper “Intergenerational Activism: From AIM to Standing Rock” reviews Native American history from 1720-1970, presents three events from 1969-1973, and examines the influence of history on the Standing Rock movement. The paper was submitted by Jonathan Hutson as completion of his graduation project at Olney Friends School in May 2023.  This is the 19th in our... READ MORE >

Rapid City Grand Gateway Hotel settles with Justice Department on allegations of racial discrimination against Native Americans

The owners and operators of the Grand Gateway Hotel and the Cheers Sports Lounge and Casino in Rapid City, SD, have reached a consent decree following a lawsuit by the Justice Department. The settlement terms must be approved by the U.S District Count for the District of South Dakota. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants violated Title II of the... READ MORE >