MISSION – Austin Douglas Two Hawk, 37, made his journey to the Spirit World on June 26, 2019 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Austin was born on August 27, 1981 in Aberdeen, SD to Webster Two Hawk Jr. and Barbara LeBeau. Austin is survived by his mother, Barbara LeBeau; his brother, Taylor Gunhammer; his wife, Brigitte […]
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Charlene Martha (Colhoff) Richardson
RAPID CITY – Charlene Martha (Colhoff) Richardson, 63, made her journey to the Spirit World on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home in Rapid City. Charlene Martha Richardson was born on July 13, 1955 in Red Shirt Table to Mervin Colhoff and Ramona (Two Bulls) Colhoff. Charlene is survived by her husband, Matthew Richardson of Rapid City; children, Patricia […]

Jacob Pourier “Wanbli Ska Hoksila”
PORCUPINE – Jacob Pourier “Wanbli Ska Hoksila”, 27, made his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge. Jacob “Jake” Pourier was born on April 2, 1992 in Rapid City, SD to Bobbi Jo Pourier. Jacob made his journey to the Spirit World on June 21, 2019 at the I.H.S. Hospital […]

Talana Rose Elizabeth Yellow Boy “Cant’e Wast’e Win”
WANBLEE – Talana Rose Elizabeth Yellow Boy “Cant’e Wast’e Win”, 30, journeyed to the Spirit World on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Crow Creek. Talana was born on March 22, 1989 in Pine Ridge. She attended Crazy Horse Elementary School and graduated 8th grade at American Horse School. Talana attended Box Elder Job Corp in 2007 where she specialized in […]

Christopher Carl Burton
BOX ELDER – Christopher Carl Burton, 49, made his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Christopher Carl Burton was born on October 24, 1969 in Douglas, Wyoming to Chester Carl Burton and Ann Marcella Benbo. Christopher is survived by his children, Meaghan (Tyler) Kephart, Asa (Ariel) Burton, […]

Della Louise Brown
RAPID CITY – Della Louise Brown, 80, journeyed peacefully to the Spirit World on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Rapid City. She was born on December 22, 1938, an early Christmas gift to her parents, Edwin and Annie (Brought Plenty) Brown, in Little Eagle. She attended grade school there, and then attended Pierre Indian Boarding School and Brainard with her […]

Christina Marie Little Brave
RAPID CITY – Christina Marie Little Brave, 35, made her journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City. Christina Marie Little Brave was born on August 21, 1983 in Valentine, Neb. to Manley Little Brave and Agnes Rose Little Hawk. Christina is survived by her father, Manley Little Brave; […]

They say he has a face made for radio
Last week we published the original Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. One wise guy in the office said, “I hope every Lakota read it,” and added, “And I hope the read the fine print at the bottom of the Treaty that read, “As long as the grass shall grow and the rivers flow – – – – or 90 days, […]

The all-you-can-eat buffet at the Pizza Hut
If you are driving west on Main Street at the top of the hill on your right you will see the Pizza Hut. Usually there is a man waving a placard stating that the noon buffet is just $5.99. The man is handi-capped and his been working the sign outside of the Pizza Hut for several years. His sign does […]