2019-11-13

‘Zane’ Zephier III joins Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Board

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL — The Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation announced today that Alexander “Zane” Zephier III, a former student at The Indian University of North America, has joined the board of directors. Zephier, a member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, completed the Memorial’s innovative summer program in 2013.   Raised by his grandmother, Zephier grew up in Lake Andes, Marty […]

Spicy Buffalo wings and juicy Butter Burgers are on the menu at Culver’s

Grouchy was complaining last week that it seems to be getting more difficult to find an eating post where the food served in right on. Grouchy concluded that maybe as one ages food just does not have the same flavor as when one was young. Sound theory? As a geezer. Anyhow, while Grouchy and guest were in the neighborhood they […]

Thank goodness for the Texas Roadhouse

Well, we woke up to a nice snowstorm on Sunday and it was pretty slick and deep on Monday, Veteran’s Day, but that did not stop Timmy Giago III, Kirk Dickerson, Jackie Giago, and Tim from going to the Texas Roadhouse for their annual FREE Veteran’s Day lunch. As usual, the service was great and the food even better. Why […]

The Way it Was

Chief Oliver Red Cloud was always a fan of Indian Country Today and Native Sun News Today. He has since passed away but Talli Nauman caught him at a conference reading the latest edition of Native Sun News Today so she snapped this great photo. (Photo courtesy of Talli Nauman)  

Delbert Timothy Bad Yellow Hair

CUSTER, SD. – Delbert Timothy Bad Yellow Hair, 80, made his journey to the Spirit World on November 2, 2019 at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center in Custer, SD.   Delbert Timothy Bad Yellow Hair was born at home, in Wounded Knee, SD. on November 25, 1938 to Roy Bad Yellow Hair and Naomi Clinchers.   Delbert is survived […]

Myrna Marie Brafford

ROCKYFORD, SD. – Myrna Marie Brafford, 56, Myrna made her journey to the Spirit World on November 3, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City, SD. Myrna was born on January 20, 1963 in Rapid City, SD to Merle Brafford and Evelyn Twiss-Brewer.   Myrna was a kindhearted, hard working woman who was well […]

Melvin Dean Black Feather

SPOKANE, WA. – Melvin Dean Black Feather 41, made his journey to the Spirit World on November 1, 2019 in Sagle, ID. Melvin was born on October 30, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Vincent Black Feather and Dorothy White Magpie.   Melvin is survived by his father, Vincent Black Feather of Kyle, SD; brothers, Harvey Little Brave of Ashville, […]

Guy Steven Dull Knife Jr.

KYLE, SD. – Guy Steven Dull Knife Jr., 72, made his journey to the Spirit World on October 31, 2019 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Guy Steven Dull Knife was born on May 7, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Guy Steven Dull Knife, Sr. and Rose Bull Bear. Guy is survived by his wife, […]

Phyllis Ardelle Dreaming Bear

OGLALA, SD. – Phyllis Ardelle Dreaming Bear, 81, made her journey to the Spirit World on November 1, 2019 at the Pine Ridge I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD. Phyllis Ardelle Dreaming Bear was born on April 28, 1938 in Pine Ridge, SD to Walter Ten Fingers, Sr. and Emma Gillespie.   Phyllis is survived by her sons, Harold “Pickles” […]

Evelyn Marie Packed

KYLE, SD. – Evelyn Marie Packed, 55. Evelyn made her journey to the Spirit World on November 1, 2019 at her home in Kyle, SD. Evelyn Marie Packed was born on April 7, 1964 in Pine Ridge, SD to Fredrick Packed and Louise Big Boy.   Evelyn is survived by her mother, Louise Big Boy of Kyle, SD; children, Lynelle […]