ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627
CALL PATRIOT
ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com
NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Diesel Mechanic to join our team. New shop with a/c and plenty of new specialty shop tools. Paid vacation. Matched retirement. Monthly bonuses. Mechanic tool reimbursement program. Full time 8-5 with a hour lunch break. Health insurance. Must have own tools, Have 2-3 years of experience in heavy duty trucks. Starting $28-$35hr. Call Kyle with Double K Sales & Detailing - 605-6951848 or stop by 153032nd Avenue, Brookings to apply. 10t316
USED TIRES - 15, 16, 17, 18 inch. Good! CALL 605-997-3441 & LEAVE A MESSAGE. Also Brand New chrome reverse rims to fit Dodge pickupnever mounted with tires!
FOR SALE: 2015 MCCORMICK X450!
Front Wheel Assist, 110 horse, Left Hand Shuttle, Tilt Steering Wheel, Sunroof, 2 valves, 540 & 1000 pto, 3500 hours, Diesel. Like new tires. Stored Inside, air/heat, McCormick Loader, Joy stick, 8 foot bucket, 4 tine grapple, Bale fork. All like new! $75,000 new price. Asking $65,000!! Call 605-881-1080. 4t326
WE BUY ESTATES!!!! Kollected Objects. 605-906-2183. tf81
USED OIL WANTED!!!! Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
CADILLAC ESCALADE CENTER CAPS LOST NORTHEAST OF FLANDREAU ON GRAVEL ROADS. Silver with Cadillac Emblem. Reward! Call 605-9973441. Leave a message. ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627
CALL PATRIOT ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com
THE BREADBASKET ACCEPTS CANNED GOODS & MONETARY DONATIONS ON THURSDAYS FROM 1 TO 5 AND FRIDAYS FROM 9 TO NOON (EXCLUDING THE 5TH WEEK OF THE MONTH)! We are a community-supported, 501 (c) organization. Every donation helps feed our clients! Leave a message if you have any questions: 605573-0935. P.O. Box 55 - 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028.
FOR SALE: 1986 GMC 6500, Long Wheel Base, 366, 5 speed with Factory AC, $3500! 2001 Ford F-150 - Super Crew, 4 x 4, 351 Triton, Excellent. $3500! Call 605-880-7608.
CADILLAC ESCALADE CENTER CAPS LOST NORTHEAST OF FLANDREAU ON GRAVEL ROADS. Silver with Cadillac Emblem. Reward! Call 605-9973441. Leave a message.
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216
MICHEL OUTDOOR
LLC.. Tree removal, Tree Stump Removal, Fence Line Clearing/ Removal, Commercial Mowing,Brush Hogging. Insured. 605-413-9717.
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216
PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248.
Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!
ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.
Blind Date with a Book has begun! Come pick up your book date at the Moody County Resource Center, YOUR local library! For more info, see our ad inside the Booster or call us at (605) 997-3326!
WE PAY CASH for junk cars, Pickups, Vans and motorcycles. No titles needed. Call or text 605651-5605.
MICHEL OUTDOOR
LLC.. Tree removal, Tree Stump Removal, Fence Line Clearing/ Removal, Commercial Mowing,Brush Hogging. Insured. 605-413-9717.
DAVE’S APPLIANCE
REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!
Blind Date with a Book has begun! Come pick up your book date at the Moody County Resource Center, YOUR local library! For more info, see our ad inside the Booster or call us at (605) 997-3326!
Attention Moody County Residents! The Breadbasket Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 pm excluding the 5th Thursday of the month at 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau. 605-573-0935. Please “Like” us on Facebook for more info. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message
FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net
USED OIL WANTED!!!! Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119
DAVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!
USED TIRES - 15, 16, 17, 18 inch. Good! CALL 605-997-3441 & LEAVE A MESSAGE. Also Brand New chrome reverse rims to fit Dodge pickupnever mounted with tires!
Blind Date with a Book has begun! Come pick up your book date at the Moody County Resource Center, YOUR local library! For more info, see our ad inside the Booster or call us at (605) 997-3326!
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216
FOR SALE: 2015 MCCORMICK X450!
Front Wheel Assist, 110 horse, Left Hand Shuttle, Tilt Steering Wheel, Sunroof, 2 valves, 540 & 1000 pto, 3500 hours, Diesel. Like new tires. Stored Inside, air/heat, McCormick Loader, Joy stick, 8 foot bucket, 4 tine grapple, Bale fork. All like new! $75,000 new price. Asking $65,000!! Call 605-881-1080. 4t326
PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248.
Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515
GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg
Help Wanted Elementary Secretary Flandreau Public Schools Send Resume, cover letter and reference letters to: Rick.Weber@ k12.sd.us or Supt. Rick Weber 600 W. Community Drive, Flandreau, SD 57028 605-997-3263. EOE Closes April 4, 2025
PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248. Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!
Thank You
The Family of Doug Bendt would like to say thank you to everyone who sent cards, flowers, or food at the time of Doug’s passing. A special thanks to the Moody County ambulance service for the many times they transported Doug. Also, to the Flandreau Hospital for their special care! A special thanks to Cole and everyone at Skroch’s Funeral Chapel for all they did. A special thanks to Reverend Dr. Ramona Hayes and the ladies who served the lunch at Our Saviors’s Lutheran Church. Thank you to Avantara Nursing Home in Lake Norden for your great care and the wonderful hospice care Doug received there.
Pat Bendt
147 +/- ACRE LAND AUCTION
RIVERVIEW TOWNSHIP, MOODY COUNTY, SD
Located from the Nunda – Ward Exit #121 on I-29, 2 ½ miles east on 223rd St., then 2 miles north on 475th Ave., then 1 mile west on 221st St., then ½ mile north on 474th Ave. to the SW corner of the farm; or from the Elkton Exit #127 on I-29, 2 ½ miles east on Hwy 324, then 3 miles south on 475th Ave., then ½ mile west on 220th St. (minimum maintenance road) to the NE corner of the farm. Watch for auctions signs on:
THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2025 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
Live Auction On-Site with Online Bidding Available
According to FSA information, this 147 +/- acre farm has approximately 131.55 acres of tillable land with an AgriSurety productivity index of 70.6. The primary soil types consist of Doland Loam and Houdek Clay Loam. This farm has the following bases and yields: wheat 21.2 acres with PLC yield of 30 bu., corn 50.4 acres with a PLC yield of 150 bu., soybeans 42.6 acres with a PLC yield 45 bu. This 147 +/- acre farm is currently rented for the 2025 crop year with the new buyer will receive a rent credit at closing of $32,250. The land has a good location close to I-29 near Brookings, Elkton, Flandreau and Sioux Falls, SD.
Description: NW ¼ of Sec. 4, T-108-N, R-49-W, Riverview Township, Moody County, SD.
For drone video, pictures, terms and additional sale information, please check out our website www.burlage
ABBREVIATED TERMS:
ey deposit due day of sale; balance due on or before May 15th, 2025. Closing fees & title insurance will be split 50/50 between buyer(s) & sellers. The farm is rented for the 2025 crop year with the new buyer(s) to receive a rent credit in the amount of $32,250 at closing and will receive possession after the lease expires. Buyer(s) or seller may elect to do a 1031 exchange. The auctioneers and brokerage firm repre sent the sellers in this transaction.
AGNES (NADINE) JONES ESTATE – OWNER
LAND BROKERAGE AND AUCTION FIRM
Burlage Peterson
Auctioneers & Realtors, LLC
Office@burlagepeterson.com or 605-692-7102
317 4th St., Brookings SD www.burlagepeterson.com
SUTTON AUCTIONEERS & LAND BROKERS, LLC Office@suttonauction.com or 605-336-6315
Flandreau Veterinary Clinic 200 South Veterans St. Flandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997-2721
Dr. Michael Prins & Dr. Charlie Stangohr
*Ultrasound
*Dental prophylaxis
*Digital radiographs
*Large + small animal vaccine
*Haul-in facility
*Portable hydraulic chute with scale
*Portable double alley tub
*Tilt table for hoof work
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Thank- you for your business!!!!
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SLOTS: Full Time Slot Attendant
PORTER: Full Time Porter
SECURITY: Full Time Line Officer
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Part Time Kitchen Steward
PLAYER’S CLUB: Full Time Player’s Club Attendant, Full Time Player’s Club & Bussing Manager, Full Time Marketing Coordinator
FIRST AMERICAN MART II (COLMAN): Full Time II Supervisor
The accounting clerk is responsible for the day-to-day transactional activities of the organization which may include Account Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll. Responds to and resolves questions and problems related to the assigned areas.
CCG Project Manger
The CCG PM is responsible for managing the funded Community Change Grant (CCG) projects from the award phase to close-out, making sure all work is completed efficiently and satisfactorily.
Paralegal/Lay Advocate
This paralegal/ lay advocate will assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to the Attorney General’s Office. The position is responsible for drafting legal documents, researching various legal topics as assigned by the attorney while providing various clerical support to the legal department.
Our Website has been updated, please visit our website to see what’s new!
For more information on positions or to apply online, please visit: fsst-nsn.gov
(Click Human Resources Tab and Employment)
Must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
May attach resume to Tribal Application.
Direct questions to Tribal Human Resources Department 605-997-3891 or email HR@fsst.org
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MONTHLY SERVICES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
At Avera Flandreau Hospital and Avera Medical Group Flandreau, we’re making a positive impact in the lives and health of our community.
• OUTREACH SPECIALISTS
Audiology
Dr. Brueggeman – April 3
Dietary Consulting
Sarah Parr – April 11
Mental Health Consulting
Nicole Robideau, In Focus Counseling – April 4, 18
Podiatry
Dr. Prusa – April 24
Orthopedics
Dr. Dressander – no outreach
Tammy Crofutt, NP – April 17
Surgery
Dr. Wingert – April 2, 16
• CAMPUS SERVICES AND EVENTS
Hospital Auxiliary April 1; 11:30 a.m.
Planet Heart to be announced
Mammograms April 11, 16, 30
Cardiolite Stress Mondays
Lung Cancer Screenings
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ask your provider for more info.
MRIs Thursdays
Ultrasounds
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (mornings)
Wound Clinic Tuesdays
FLANDREAU SCHOOL ACTIVITY CALENDAR
CITY OF FLANDREAU • 1005 W. Elm Avenue Flandreau, SD 57028-1404
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 17th, 2025
The City Council, acting as the Local Board of Equalization, met in regular session on Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD.
Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, Karen Tufty and Tim Yeaton. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist; Finance Officer Lori Kneebone; and Shane Waterman from IMEG Engineering.
The proposed agenda was reviewed during the Local Board of Equalization meeting and was approved via motion by Ahlers and seconded by Yeaton. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
The Local Board of Equalization meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. and the City Council went into a short recess. Mayor Sutton reconvened the city council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Motion by Ekern and seconded by Tufty to approve the minutes of March 3rd, 2025. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Fargen to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll: 3/5/2025: general, $27,382.51; water, $1,261.84; electric, $5,685.70; sewer, $3,123.13. (26620) Access Systems Leasing, copier lease, $270.72; AFLAC, supplemental insurance, $277.44; Banner Associates, Inc., professional services, $440.00; Best Western of Aberdeen, travel/conf., $263.98; Big Sioux Community Water System, water purchase, $16,765.05; Border States, supplies, $2,261.63; Cardmember Services, supplies, $3,332.10; Century Business Products, copier lease, $388.20; Chase Amdahl, reimbursement, $100.00; Christiansen Complete Water, supplies, $29.91; Cintas, supplies, $593.43; City of Flandreau – Petty Cash, petty cash for yard waste, $50.00; Cybercoach, Inc., repairs, $200.00; Eng Services, dumpster, $175.00; Epoxy Co. LLC, women’s locker room floors, $6,576.00; First Savings Bank, loan payment, $1,717.14; Galls LLC, equipment, $15.98; GreatAmerica Financial Services, copier lease, $171.21; Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, professional services, $22,702.33; Lyle Signs, Inc., supplies, $1,652.14; Marc Nikkel, deposit reimbursement, $250.00; Maynards, supplies, $245.00; MC & R Pools, training, $750.00; Metron-Farnier, LLC, water meters, $440.00; MidAmerican Energy, gas, $4,980.00; Missouri River Energy Services, AMI meter count, $389.20; Moody County Enterprise, publishing/advertising, $524.28; Office Peeps, supplies, $272.35; Ottertail Power Company, airport electricity, $382.59; Paul Cline, repairs, $700.00; Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC, postage machine contract, $499.59; Plunkett’s Pest Control, professional fees, $142.40; Ramsdells F&M LTD, propane, $673.79; River’s Edge Cooperative, gas/oil, $1,550.35; SD Public Assurance Alliance, property insurance, $145,756.10; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan, supplemental retirement, $100.00; Sioux Valley Energy, electricity, $195.00; Sparkle Car Wash, Inc., car washes, $1.60; Stan Houston, minor capital equipment, $1,921.09; Titan Machinery – Sioux Falls, repairs, $5,159.99; Transunion Risk and Alternative, subscription, $120.00; Tyler Lumber Company, supplies, $874.30; Tyler Technologies, annual fees, $30,343.35; USA Bluebook, supplies, $297.77; Valley Fibercom, phones/internet, $768.27; Verizon Wireless, phones/iPad/jet pack, $145.51; Waxdahl Napa Plus LLC, supplies/repairs, $135.62; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Sheild, Von Eye health insurance, $894.30; Wesco, supplies, $715.00 (26668). The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Visitors to Be Heard: None.
Mayor Dan Sutton told council he attended a meeting with the Housing Authority who has recently entered into a contract with Banner Engineering and plans to move forward with the planning of a 14-unit apartment complex on Broad Avenue. The board will begin meeting with lenders soon to discuss financing options.
City Administrator Cohl Turnquist reported that the 11-month warranty inspection on the new fire station took place on March 17th and everything looked good. A preconstruction meeting was held on Wednesday, March 14th on the upcoming utility improvement project. There will be a public meeting on Monday, March 24th from 5:30-6:30 so residents can ask questions and learn more information about the project that is expected to begin at the end of the month. Tim Austin, the city’s code enforcement officer, did an initial inspection of the town and reported that five properties have come into compliance. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Fargen to approve the Administrator’s Reports. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Old Business: Motion by Ekern and seconded by Yeaton to approve Ordinance No. 628: Rezone from Industrial to Central Commercial the new fire station lot. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
New Business: Shane Waterman, IMEG Engineer, presented information to the council on IMEG’s findings regarding the new FEMA floodplain map for the City of Flandreau. IMEG identified 19 structures which appear to be impacted by the new flood map and recommends having a survey conducted to determine the lowest adjacent grades for each of the affected 19 properties to confirm if the structures will be impacted or not. Waterman will put together a quote for the city to review and information will be shared with property owners now affected by FEMA’s updated flood map. An entire report of IMEG’s findings can be obtained at the city office for anyone interested.
Waterman also spoke regarding the upcoming utility improvement project and suggests the city set up bi-weekly or bi-monthly meetings to help keep the public informed during the project. More information will be shared about this project at the public meeting, which will be held Monday, March 24th from 5:30-6:30 at the city office.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ahlers to approve employee step increases for Chase Amdahl, Step 3, $28.83/hourly; Ashley Strong, Step 7, $23.72/hourly; Jaymes Zollner, Step 2, $35.32/hourly; Tanner Harris, Step 5, $36.38/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Tufty to approve the bid for the concession stand at the City Park to Tom and Kinsley Hanson for $365.00 for the 2025 season. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Tufty to approve the Request for Qualifications Advertisement for City Attorney Services. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Yeaton to approve the placement of seasonal laborers on wage scale: Bruce Jensen, Step 3, $17.56/hourly; Amanda Herrera, Yard Waste Site Laborer, Step 1, $14.41/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Council Comments: Mayor Sutton informed council that he had been contacted by Marty Skroch from the county pertaining to the city’s dispatch agreement. The county invited the mayor to the commissioners meeting on 3/18/25 to discuss the agreement, which is expected to be less than last year due to increased 911 funds and Flandreau’s decreasing call volume. Mayor Sutton is unable to attend the county commission meeting, however, Administrator Turnquist plans to attend.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Daniel D. Sutton Mayor
ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist City Administrator
NOTICE OF THE 53rd ANNUAL MEETING
Pursuant to Article VII Section I of Big Sioux Community Water System, Inc. By-laws.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
Colman-Egan School
200 S Loban Ave., Colman
Business meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. Includes reports from Officers, Auditors, and Election of Officers.
Begins with FREE supper for the entire family at 6:30 p.m.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
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City of Flandreau
Moody County, South Dakota
March 17th, 2025
The Local Board of Equalization for the City of Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota, convened at 6:00 pm on March 17th, 2025 at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD.
Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, Karen Tufty, and Tim Yeaton; Flandreau School District Representative Tom Stenger; Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist, Finance Officer Lori Kneebone, Ethan Hill and Shane Waterman from IMEG Engineering.
NOTICE OF THE 53rd ANNUAL MEETING
Pursuant to Article VII Section I of Big Sioux Community Water System, Inc. By-laws.
The proposed agenda was reviewed. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Yeaton to approve the proposed agenda for the Board of Equalization meeting and the City Council meeting. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Jean Castillo is appealing the real property assessment of parcel 21.35.01.03, at the location 624 Cedar Drive., Flandreau, SD 57028. Owner believes the current assessed value of $44,808 is too high due to the condition of the property. Owner believes true value should be $30,904; $5,314 for land value and $25,590 for building value. Property was reviewed with DOE DeAnna Berke on 3/6/25. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Bjerke to recommend lowering the recorded property value from $44,808 to $30,904 at 607 Ash St., Flandreau, SD for the reasons stated. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Dalton Tribitt is appealing the real property assessment of parcel 21.03.12.02, at the location 502 S Prairie St., Flandreau, SD 57028. Owner believes the current assessed value of $178,021 is too high due to structural concerns with the floor joists and settling issues. Owner believes the true value of said property should be $175,101; $6,400 for land value and $168,701 for building value. Property was reviewed with DOE DeAnna Berke on 3/10/25.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
Colman-Egan School
200 S Loban Ave., Colman
Business meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. Includes reports from Officers, Auditors, and Election of Officers.
Begins with FREE supper for the entire family at 6:30 p.m.
Bring this card to receive $5.00 off your next bill. (One per consumer)
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ekern to recommend lowering the recorded property value from $178,021 to $175,101 at 502 S Prairie St., Flandreau, SD for the reasons stated. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. HW Enterprises, dba Grizzly Meat Locker, is appealing the real property assessment of parcel 21.50.29.410, at the location 600 S Veterans St., Flandreau, SD 57028. Ethan Hill was present at the meeting and believes the current assessed value of $734,157 for the new building on the parcel is too high. Owner believes the true value of said property should be $568,357; $34,521 for land value and $533,836 for the two building structures on the property. Property was reviewed with DOE DeAnna Berke on 3/12/25, with a recommended classification for the new building at $526,486.
Motion by Tufty and seconded by Stenger to recommend lowering the recorded property value from $734,157 to $568,357 at 600 S Veterans St., Flandreau, SD for the reasons stated. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Y4 Properties, LLC is appealing the real property assessment of parcel 21.01.12.10, at the location 307 E 2nd Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028. Owner believes the current assessed value of $169,611 is too high due to the condition of the home and the needed repairs. Owner believes the true value of said property should be $163,364; $11,250 for land value and $152,114 for the building value. Property was reviewed with DOE DeAnna Berke on 3/13/25.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ahlers to recommend lowering the recorded property value from $169,611 to $163,364 at 101 E 2nd Ave., Flandreau, SD for the reasons stated. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Charles Tanck and Catherine Tanck, managers of the Ronald Conkling Estate, are appealing the real property assessment of parcel 21.02.16.01 at 303 E 3rd Ave, Flandreau, SD 57028. Owner believes the current assessed value of $108,390 is too high due to the condition of the property. Owner believes the value of said property should be based on the recent court-approved sale price of $75,000. Because the managers of the estate reside in Sioux Falls, SD, the Local Board of Equalization does not need to make a ruling on this appeal, as it will go directly to the county. Property was reviewed with DOE DeAnna Berke on 3/13/25 and the Tanck’s were told they did not need to appear in front of the Local Board. No ruling was made by the Local Board of Equalization on this appeal. Motion by Stenger and seconded by Yeaton to adjourn at 6:18 p.m. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Stenger, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Lori Kneebone Board Clerk
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION
+/-51.24 Surveyed Acres of Brandon Township Minnehaha County, SD Land - Located Near Corson, SD, Brandon, SD, Garretson, SD & Sioux Falls, SD – With “No” Rural Housing Eligibilities – This Land Could Serve as a Great Addition to an Area Farming Operation, Investment Property and/or Hobby Farm
In order to settle the Bernice L. Christopherson Estate, we will offer the following parcel of farmland at public auction (“On Site”) at the land - Located from the Brandon-Corson, SD Exit #406 on I-90 – ½ mile north to Corson, SD (Jct. Hwy. #11 & 260th St.), 2 miles east on 260th St. and approx. 4/10ths mile north on Hwy. #109 (484th Ave.); from Garretson, SD –½ mile south on Hwy. #11 to the Hwy. Curve, then 1 mile west on Hwy. #11 and 5½ miles south on 484th Ave. (Co, Hwy. #109); from the Valley Springs/Garretson SD Exit #410 on I-90 - ½ mile north on Co. Hwy. #109 (486th Ave.), 2 miles west on 260th St. and 4/10ths mile north on 484th Ave. – The NE Corner of the Land is at the 25951 484th Ave. which is the access to The Big Sioux Rifle & Pistol Club.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16, 2025
SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
This auction presents an excellent opportunity to purchase a parcel of land that has been owned by the Christopherson Family for many decades. This property consists of a small parcel of land containing approximately 51.24 acres according to a recent survey. This parcel of land would make a great addition to an area row crop farming operation or as an investment, as according to Minnehaha County Planning & Zoning this property has “No Remaining” rural housing eligibilities, thus this property will be sold for its agricultural value only. According to FSA information this property has approx. 35.70 acres of cropland with the remaining present non-crop acres currently in hayland/grassland, a small area with remnants of an abandoned gravel pit and the driveway easement area to the Big Sioux Rifle and Pistol Club, with an FSA 17.98 acre corn base with a 171 bu. PLC yield and a 14.63 acre soybean base with a 51 bu. PLC yield. The non-tillable acres in this farm are comprised primarily of an area of grassland & trees located in the southwesterly portion of the farm and south and southeast of the area owned by the Big Sioux Rifle & Pistol Club. According to the Minnehaha County Assessor this land has an overall soil rating of .703, similarly info. obtained from Surety Agri Data, Inc. indicates this land has a soil rating of 72.5. The 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025 on this property are $1,104.34 and will be paid by the estate, with the buyer to be responsible for all of the 2025 RE taxes payable in 2026. This land has a relatively high percentage tillable, attractive eye appeal with a gently rolling to rolling topography and has an excellent location bordered by a Co. Hwy. #109 and conveniently located near I-90, Brandon, SD, Corson, SD, Garretson, SD and within 10 miles of Sioux Falls, SD.
LEGAL DESC.: Current Legal - The N. 2/5ths of the SE ¼, Except the N. 606’ of the W. 840’ and Highway and Exc. H-1, in Sec. 24, T. 102N., R. 48W., (Brandon Twp.), Minnehaha County, SD; although the portion being sold will be surveyed and Platted as Tract 1 of Christopherson Addition, with the description and acres adjusted accordingly.
TERMS: Cash – A 10% non-refundable earnest money payment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before May 30, 2025, with the sellers to have the option to extend the closing date to accommodate for any platting or necessary legal work to convey title. Immediate possession on sale day to be awarded to the buyer to farm or lease as they desire for the 2025 crop year and full possession conveyed at closing. Marketable title will be conveyed with an owner’s title insurance policy provided with the cost divided 5050 between the buyer and seller, additionally a title company closing fee, if any, will be divided 50-50 between the buyer and seller. All of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025 will be paid by the sellers. This property is sold in accordance with the acres as determined in a recent survey as completed by Stockwell Engineers, Inc., with the acres understood to be “more or less”; furthermore, the acres may be adjusted slightly in accordance with finalization of the final plat of the property. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD law. FSA cropland, yields, bases & other information is estimated and not guaranteed and are subject to county committee approval. Information provided herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in “AS IS” CONDITION and subject to any existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record if any, as well as any or all Minnehaha County Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the agent for the owners. Sold subject to confirmation of the Personal Representatives. To view aerial maps, soils data and other information concerning this property see www. suttonauction.com or to make arrangements for absentee bidding or other information contact the auctioneers.
THE BERNICE L CHRISTOPHERSON ESTATE – Owner
Louise & Joseph Sandoval – Co-Personal Representatives
James R. Myers – Myers Billion LLP – Law Firm – Attorneys for the Estate Sioux Falls, SD – ph. 605-336-3700
CHUCK SUTTON – Auctioneer & Land Broker – Sioux Falls, SD – ph. 605-336-6315 JARED SUTTON – RE Auctioneer & Broker Associate Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527
