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
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
Big Sioux Community Water is hiring for a summer help position.Duties include but not limited to mowing sites system wide, buildings and ground maintenance, assist field operators. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a 40 hour work week but has some flexibility. Apply at: Big SiouxCommunity Water System 23343 479th Ave. Egan 57024. Call 997-2098 for an application. 3t423
Bridget Flannery, fulltime Victim Advocate of the 114th and the Chair of the Mental Health Council at the Sioux Falls Regional Veterans Administration, will be speaking at the Moody County Resource Center on Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm to raise awareness and educate the public during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Call 997-3326 for more info.
GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUT-
AGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg
DAVE’S APPLIANCE
REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, . Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
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.
Great Pyrenees Anatolian Shepherd pups for sale. Available April 13th, 2025. This breed is a large outside dog with a playful and gentle soul, but a fierce protector of family and livestock. They are meant to roam and patrol your property, and do not like to be unreasonably confined. Only Loving Forever Home providers need apply. Located near Aurora S.D. 320-420-8049. 2t416
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.
USED TIRES - 15, 16, 17, 18 inch. Fair! CALL 605-997-3441 & LEAVE A MESSAGE. Also Brand New chrome reverse rims to fit Dodge pickup - never mounted with tires!
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.
FOR SALE: BLACK YEARLING GELBVIEH/ ANGUS BULLS. Performance tested! Scott Christensen605-359-5830. ft49
The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Friday, April 18th thru Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday!
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
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216
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
WILL PAY CASH: FOR VINTAGE MLB, NHL, NFL, NBA, COLLEGE SPORTS VINTAGE STARTER JACKETS , EMAIL Gemini77@iw.net with what you have for sale or call 605-864-8159 and leave a message and I will call you back. TFBB
SMALL DOG WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-530-0976.
The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Friday, April 18th thru Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday!
SMALL DOG
WANTED! Call Willie Brown at 605-5300976.
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 & Detailing605-695-1848 or stop by 1530 - 32nd Avenue, Brookings to apply. 10t316
The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Friday, April 18th thru Monday, April 21st for the Easter holiday!
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 Redeemer Lutheran Preschool REGISTRATION for 2025-2026 school year. April 22nd, 23rd, 24th from 3-6pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 508 W. 1st Ave. Flandreau Registration fee: $25. Morning Preschool 3 & 4 year old class (must be potty-trained) Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:00-11:30 AM Jr. Kindergarten 4 & 5 year old class. Tuesday & Thursday afternoons 12:303:00 pm Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00 pm. If these registration times don’t work, please call/text 605530-1414.
Open House
Bridal Shower
In honor of Taylor Benson, bride to be of Chase Hemmer, Sunday, May 4th from 2:00-4:00 pm at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Wentworth. The couple is registered at Amazon and Target.
Open House
Bridal Shower
Please join us to honor Jenna Flatten, bride to be of Carson Keck Saturday May 3rd, 10:00 am -2:00 pm. Living Hope Wesleyan Church 520 NW 3rd St, Madison SD The couple is registered at THE KNOT.
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!!!!
Saturday, April 19 • 10:00 am Start
Consignments for anything related to building materials & construction equipment will be accepted. Located 3 miles east of Sioux Falls on I-90, exit 402
INTERSTATE AUCTION CENTER, LLC
26047 478th Ave, Brandon, SD
Jess Donkersloot, Auctioneer
Lori Donkersloot, Office Manager 507-370-4788
Email: lorid11@hotmail.com
Website: www.auctionzip.com • www.Farm2Ranch.com
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Avera Flandreau Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off a new fund-raiser!
We are pleased to announce that this sale will feature high quality lines & towels from “Southern Comfort Bedding Company”. This sale will run on-line from April 21st until May12th. Informational posters will appear at area businesses and at the hospital in the next week. The website to view and order is http://www.southerncomfortbedding.com. Funds will benefit our Healthcare Scholarships for students in Moody county. This scholarship is available to any student that is pursuing a degree in a medical field and is mid-way through their studies at either a Vocational/Technical school or College
Linens will be available for viewing at the Moody County Resource Center/Library on Tues. April 29th from 9-1 and Tues. May 6th from 1-4. Members of the Auxiliary will be available at that time to answer any questions that you may have regarding the on-line sale. This fund-raiser replaces the “Roses Because” sales event that we had in past years.
FLANDREAU •
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Monday, April 7th, 2025
The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in regular session on Monday, April 7th at 6:30 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 Finance Officer Lori Kneebone; and City Attorney Corey Bruning; Police Chief Zach Weber, Police Officer Tarek Alobaidi, Nicholas McBeain, Chris Wiese, and Scott Ramsdell, Mayor Sutton requested to amend the agenda. Motion by Ekern and seconded by Fargen to move Purchase Agreement of Airport Land and Airport Tree Maintenance Agreement to the last items in New Business, following executive session. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
The amended agenda was reviewed. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Tufty to adopt the amended agenda. 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 approve the Board of Equalization minutes of March 17th, 2025. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ahlers to approve the council meeting minutes of March 17th, 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 Tufty to approve the special council meeting minutes of March 24th, 2025. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Tufty and seconded by Ahlers to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll, 3/19/2025: general, 24,808.44; water, 1,394.58; electric, 5,567.55; sewer, 3,183.42. Payroll, 4/2/25: general, 24,079.96; water, 1,291.95; electric, 5,482.45; sewer, 3,175.75 (26669) Yosile Lima, utility deposit refund, 63.89. (26670) Emilio Diaz, utility deposit refund, 66.50, (26671) A-1 Portable Toilets, toilet rentals, 635.00; Alpha Training & Tactics LLC & Sales, equipment, 1,174.76; Amaril Uniform Company, uniforms, 335.16; AMG Flandreau, physical, 110.00; Andy Wede, personal expense reimbursement, 88.86; AT&T Mobility, phones, 212.68; Betty VonEye, medical insurance, 185.00; Big Sioux Community Water System, water purchases, 17,463.55; Booster Publishing, ads/minutes, 674.00; Border States Electric Supply, supplies, 1,603.39; Brookings Auto Mall, repairs, 663.61; Brookings Engraving, desk plaque, 40.00; Cardmember Services, supplies/repairs, 2,898.74; Cenex Fleetcard, gas/oil, 1,245.44; Century Business Products, return copier freight, 553.00; City of Sioux Falls, water tests, 29.00; Claflin Excavating, LLC, excise tax, 64.24; Code Enforcement Specialists, professional fees, 878.47; Cybercoach Inc., repairs, 1,118.47; Dakota Pump & Control, Inc., repairs, 792.86; Delta Dental of SD, dental insurance, 1,263.10; DGR Engineering, FSST Solar Study, 36,000.00; Egan Bluejays Inc., Comm. Center deposit reimbursement, 250.00; ELM Customs, repairs, 4,819.96; Eng Services, hauling solid waste, 15,424.15; First Savings Bank, loan payments, 9,936.34; FSST, utility taxes, 653.37; Guardian Alliance Technologies, software, 112.00; Helms & Associates, professional fees, 467.50; Hillyard, supplies, 641.22; M&T Fire Safety, Inc., supplies, 1,110.74; MetronFarnier, LLC., water meters, 1,450.00; MidAmerican Energy, gas, 1,068.21; Millborn Seeds, Inc., supplies, 1,300.00; Moody County Enterprise, publishing/advertising/supplies, 1,457.20; Moody County Register of Deeds, copies, 1.00; Office Peeps, supplies, 24.27; Patriot Electric, Inc., repairs, 71.72; Principal Life Insurance Company, vision insurance, 138.66; Roelofsen Implement, Inc., Can-Am Side-By-Side, 37,351.42; SD Retirement System, retirement, 12,600.46; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan, supplemental retirement, 150.00; Sioux Valley Energy, electricity, 189.00; South Dakota 811, message fees, 52.64; Standard Insurance Company, life insurance, 469.07; Sturdevant’s Auto Supply, supplies/repairs, 440.18; TE Underground, LLC, repairs, 460.00; The Sherwin-Williams Company, paint/primer, 284.70; Transunion Risk and Alternative, dues/subscriptions, 120.00; Transwest Trucks of Sioux Falls, Ford F-550 Fire Truck, 62,865.00; Tyler Lumber Company, supplies, 9,952.94; US Bank, professional fees, 1,450.00; Valley Fibercom, utilities, 765.43; Verizon Wireless, utilities, 145.51; Waxdahl Napa Plus LLC, repairs/ supplies, 62.56; Wesco Receivables Corp., supplies, 3,144.41 (26726). March EFT’S: Avera Health Plans, health insurance, 13,874.40; City of Flandreau, city bills, 7,268.68; EFTPS, taxes, 20,743.86; Missouri River Energy Services, energy cost, 165,244.96; Postmaster, postage for utility bills, 460.67; SD State Treas-Sales Tax, taxes, 13,717.77; US Dept. of Agriculture, 2019 water & sewer payment, 21,487.00. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
A public hearing was held for a special alcoholic beverage license for Boys and Girls Club; Grand Opening of Expansion at 803 W. Community Dr., Flandreau, SD. Even to be held May 10th, 2025. Nicholas McBeain, representing the Boys and Girls Club, spoke about the upcoming grand opening event of the expansion project, which will be held at the B/G Club on May 10th from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 each or $300 for a table of eight. Activities include; food, entertainment, silent auction and facility tours. McBeain encourages everyone to come out to see the new facility.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Ahlers to approve the special alcoholic beverage license for the Boys and Girls Club. 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 reported that the city park campground will be opening on April 25th, 2025. Applications are still being accepted for lifeguards at the Aquatic Center. The Flandreau Development Corporation is having their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at noon at JJ’s Coffee Spot. The new brush truck for the fire department has been ordered. A notice of quorum will be posted at the city office, so council members can tour the Boys and Girls Club Expansion Project prior to the next city council meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd. Council members will be touring the club at 6:00 p.m., with no official council action taking place. A public meeting will be held on April 16th at noon at the council chambers addressing the water and sewer project. This meeting will be streamed and information about the project can be found on the city’s website, under the utility improvement project tab. The city office will be closed on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st in observance of the Easter holiday. The yard waste site will be open on April 16th, weather permitting. Mayor Sutton, along with Administrator Turnquist and Finance Officer Kneebone, will be meeting with potential lenders to discuss financing options for the proposed development of apartments on Broad Avenue. There was no City Administrator report.
Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Ekern 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: None.
New Business:
Chris Wiese, from the Flandreau Baseball Association, presented information to the council about the need for a new scoreboard for the city park teener field. The FBA is requesting $5,665 from the city for the purchase of a new scoreboard for the teener field at the city park. The current scoreboard is not functioning properly and parts are obsolete. The FBA is prepared to purchase the scoreboard and is requesting reimbursement from the city.
Motion by Fargen and seconded by Bjerke to authorize reimbursement to the Flandreau Baseball Association for $5,665 for the purchase of a new scoreboard, with funds coming from 2025 budget, if available; or funds will be allocated within the 2026 budget. 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 placement of Tarek Alobaidi on the certified police office scale at step 2, which is $25.56/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Finance Officer Lori Kneebone presented a first quarter sales tax report to the council. Currently, the city has received $249,292.83 in sales tax revenue, which includes $237,645.84 for first and second penny tax, which goes directly to the general fund and $11,646.99 for bed, booze and board. This is a 6.4% increase from first quarter sales tax revenue from 2024.
Motion by Ekern and seconded by Ahlers to approve payment request number one (1) for Series 2023 Waste-Water (Sewer) Improvement Project for $15,520, which is for construction administrative services from IMEG Engineering. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Yeaton to approve payment request thirteen (13) for Series 2023 Water Improvement Project for $15,720, which is for construction administrative services from IMEG Engineering. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Fargen to approve the 2026 Dispatching Agreement with Moody County, with an annual fee of $63,313.31. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Discussion was had on the need for lifeguards at the Aquatic Center. Currently, the city does not have enough lifeguard applicants to safely open the pool. The city’s current aquatic center wage scale was below average, compared to surrounding cities, with similar populations and facilities. If anyone is interested in working as a lifeguard at the Flandreau Aquatic Center, please contact the city office, or pool manager, Myranda Wester.
Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Tufty to approve the updated 2025 aquatic center wage scale, which increases the aquatic center wages to be more inline with surrounding communities. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to approve the placement of Tanner Christenson on the seasonal wage scale at step 3, which is $17.56/hourly. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
The Mayor opened up the meeting for public comment at this time. Scott Ramsdell complimented the Boys and Girls Club on their wonderful facility and urged the public to attend the Beyond the Blueprint Expansion event on May 10th. Ramsdell also spoke in favor of the airport expansion project and encouraged the council to vote in favor of moving forward with the project.
Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Ekern to go into Executive Session for a legal matter at 7:12 p.m. 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 come out of Executive Session for a legal matter at 7:37 p.m. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. After executive session, there was a motion by Bjerke and seconded by Tufty to approve the purchase agreement for the airport runway construction land; total price for 54.13 acres is $1,001,405, which will be reimbursed by the FAA at 95% and the State of SD at 2.5%, leaving the total cost to the City of Flandreau at $25,035, to be paid by the city’s airport fund. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to approve the tree maintenance and remediation agreement with the Henry Family Farm Trust for property adjacent to the airport. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Council Comments:
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Daniel D. Suttton Mayor ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist City Administrator
Colman Cemetery Board
Tuesday
April 29, 2025 6 PM Colman Community
Center
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
GENERAL COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, 2025 9:00 a.m.
Royal River Casino Royal Room
LARGE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION
This auction will be held at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds located at the Blue Building – 10th Ave., SE in Pipestone, MN
SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2025
SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
**NOTE – Come prepared for 2 Auction Rings, as due to the large volume of articles, it will be necessary to sell in 2 rings throughout much of the auction! Lunch by the Lunch Shack
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: As Larry Miller had the opportunity to sell his building he has retired and closed his antique and collectibles store in Pipestone Minnesota. Due to the need for the buyer to have immediate occupancy of the building, the items to be sold were moved and packed into a combination of 3 semi-trailers and other storage units, thus obtaining an inventory of the items has not been possible, so this auction notice and inventory listing is very limited. Larry has provided some photos of some of the items which may be viewed on the Sutton Auction Website at www.suttonauction.com or interested parties may contact Larry Miller at ph. 507-350-9083. This will be a Very Interesting Auction with a Large, Wide Variety of Items, with Something for Everyone! MN Sales Tax will be charged.
LARRY MILLER, Owner ph. 507-350-9083
DEAN STOLENBERG – Auctioneer & RE Salesperson – Jasper, MN – ph. 507-829-6856; CHUCK SUTTON – Auctioneer & Land Broker – Sioux Falls, SD – 605-336-6315 or Pipestone Realty, LLC – 507-825-3389; JARED SUTTON, CAI – Auctioneer & RE Broker Assoc., Flandreau, SD ph. 605- 864-8527
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!!!!
Bridget Flannery, full-time Victim Advocate of the 114th and the Chair of the Mental Health Council at the Sioux Falls Regional Veterans Administration, will be speaking at the Moody County Resource Center on Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm to raise awareness and educate the public during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Call 997-3326 for more info.
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
PO Box 283, Flandreau, SD 57028 www.fsst-nsn.gov
Phone: (605) 997-3891 Fax: (888) 533 -5087
Employment Opportunities
Big Sioux Community Water is hiring for a summer help position.
Duties include but not limited to mowing sites
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.
GED Tutor
The GED tutor will assist the Education Director and Department with various tasks. This position will work with the F landreau Public School and other schools to provide educational programming for the youth and tribal community . This position will help with the GED program. Schedules will vary and may include some evenings and/or weekends.
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
A Trip to the Country
Browse a modern farmhouse and shop local vendors
Saturday, April 26th 10 AM – 4 PM
June 11-13 at 7:00pm June 14 at 2:00pm
June 25-27 at 7:00pm June 28 at 2:00pm
June 18-20 at 7:00pm June 21 at 2:00pm
July 9-11 & 16-18 at 7:00pm July 12 & 19 at 2:00pm
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
USED OIL WANTED!!!!
Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119
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
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
Big Sioux Community Water is hiring for a summer help position.Duties include but not limited to mowing sites system wide, buildings and ground maintenance, assist field operators. Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a 40 hour work week but has some flexibility. Apply at: Big SiouxCommunity Water System 23343 479th Ave. Egan 57024. Call 997-2098 for an application. 3t423
Bridget Flannery, fulltime Victim Advocate of the 114th and the Chair of the Mental Health Council at the Sioux Falls Regional Veterans Administration, will be speaking at the Moody County Resource Center on Thursday, April 24 at 6 pm to raise awareness and educate the public during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Call 997-3326 for more info.
GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg
DAVE’S APPLIANCE
REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!
MINNEHAHA COUNTY ACREAGE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION
+/-5.51 Acre Acreage with a One Owner Ranch Style 5 Bedroom Home w/ Attached Garage & Morton Pole Building! Personal Property Including a JD Mdl. G Tractor, Suzuki Quad Runner 400cc 4x4 ATV, 5’x10’ Trailer, Hustler Zero Turn Riding Mower, 2 - Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractors, Large Assortment of Shop Items & Tools, Household, Antiques & Collectibles & More!!
We will offer the following Real Estate & Personal Property “On Site” at the property located at 47345 244th St., Dell Rapids, SD; Located from the N. Side of Dell Rapids – (Jct. of E. 15th St. & Hwy. #77) – 1 Mile N. on Hwy. #77/474th Ave, then 1/2 Mile West on 244th St.
SATURDAY,
MAY 3rd, 2025
SALE TIMES: RE at 10:00 AM with Personal Property to Follow at Approx. 11:00 AM. OPEN HOUSE DATES TO VIEW THE ACREAGE –
Wednesday April 16th from 5:00-6:30 PM, Wednesday April 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM, & Sunday April 27th from 1:00-3:00 PM, or Shown by Appointment Arranged with the Auctioneers.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ATTENTION ACREAGE PROSPECTS! This auction awards the opportunity to purchase a very well located +/-5.51 Acre Acreage with a One Owner Ranch Style Home that was finished constructing in 1979. With some updating to the home this would make for a very attractive acreage in an excellent setting just minutes from Dell Rapids, SD! If you are in the market for country living with the convenience of being close to town, then make plans to attend the open houses & be in attendance at this Auction!
The real estate being offered consists of a +/-5.51 Acre Improved Acreage with a 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, Ranch Style home w/ 24’x30’ Attached Garage, situated in a pleasant country setting just minutes from Dell Rapids, SD! The exterior of the home consists of Colored steel siding & asphalt shingles. According to County Assessors information this home consists of 1560 finished Sq. Ft. on the main level of the home & 1,480 finished Sq. Ft. on the lower level. Other improvements on the property consist of a Morton Pole Building with dirt floor in the larger open area of the building & according to county assessors information measures to be approximately 42’ x 90’ total w/ sliding doors. Inside the building is a finished insulated corner shop area that measures approximately 9 ½’ x 36’. This property would make an excellent future home for those in the market for an acreage near Dell Rapids, SD! Make arrangements to inspect this property by attending the open houses or schedule a showing with the Auctioneers!
LEGAL DESC: O’Brien’s Tract 5 in the NW ¼ of Sec. 5, T. 104N., R. 49W., Dell Rapids Twp., Minnehaha County, SD
TERMS: Cash - A 5% non-refundable earnest money payment due on sale day & the balance on or before June 20, 2025 with possession. Title ins. & closing fee to be split 50-50 between buyer & seller. All of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025 in the amount of $3,181.16 will be paid by the Sellers, and based on that amount the 2025 RE taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Property is sold in AS-IS cond. w/ no contingencies whatsoever, & is sold subject to seller confirmation. To Inspect the Acreage, Plan to Attend the Open Houses, or for an appointment contact the Auctioneers. To View a Drone Video and Photos of the property see www.suttonauction.com. Broker Participation Welcome, with a 2% commission payable to a licensed SD RE Broker who properly pre-registers and represents a successful purchaser at the auction and that meets the prescribed criteria for Broker Participation – for Information Broker’s should contact Sutton Auctioneers & Land Brokers, LLC – ph. 605-336-6315.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: TRACTOR, 4-WHEELER, TRAILER & MORE: JD Mdl. G Tractor w/ Dual 325 Loader, Bucket & Grapple, NF, Nearly New 13.6-38 Tires, Concrete Wheel Weights, 12V, comfort cover – SN:56757; Suzuki Quad Runner 400cc 4x4 ATV- 6,620 Miles; 5’x10’Tandem Axle Trailer w/ 50”x5 ½’ Ramps – Good Cond. - Titled; Pull Type Dbl. Spring Tooth Drag w/ Evener – 11’; Tractor Parts for JD Mdl. G Vint. Tractors; 300 Gal. OH Fuel Barrel; Knipco F-120 Heater; Coleman Powermate 3500W Gen.; David Bradley Met. Flare Box Wagon w/ Gear- Shedded;SHOP ITEMS & TOOLS: Craftsman Stacking Toolbox; Husky Top Sec. Toolbox; Var. Other Shop Tool Boxes; NAPA Auto Shop Cab.; Milwaukee Appliance Cart; Shop Craft ½ HP Upright Drill Press; Lincoln 225 Welder; Var. Chorded Power Tools; Craftsman 104 Pc. Tool Set; Craftsman Torque Wrench; Milwaukee Deep Cut Band Saw; Oregon Bench Grinder; 8” Bench Grinder; Wagner Pwr. Roller; Sm. Parts Washer; Craftsman & Other Ratchets & Extensions.; Large Assort. of Std. & Met. Wrenches; Std. & Met. Deep Well & Reg. Sockets; 3/4” Socket Set; Irwin Quick Grips; Vise Grips; Crescent Wrenches; Craftsman & Other Screw Drivers, Hammers, Other Hd. Tools;LAWN & GARDEN: Hustler Zero Turn Riding Mower, Kohler 25HP Eng., w/ 54” Deck, 183.4 Hrs; Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractor w/ B&S 12HP Gas Eng. w/ 38” Mower Deck – Runs; Homelite T-8 Lawn Tractor w/ 38” Mower Deck & 32” Tiller – NR; Fimco Pull Type Sprayer; STIHL Gas Trimmer; HOUSEHOLD & MISC.: Whirlpool Upright Freezer; Sm. Chest Freezer; PBR & Other Beer Signs; Old Style Beer Light; Vint. Artistic Elec. Curler; Ant. Roller Skates; Old Bikes; 4.5” B&W TV w/ Box; Emerson Heritage Music System – Nice; GE Microwave; Hoover Vac.; Emeril Lagasse Toaster Oven; GE Toaster; Swivel Top Dining Tbl. w/ 6 Chairs +2; Oak Glass Display Cab.; Oak Entertainment Center w/ Glass Doors & More.
O’BRIEN LIVING TRUST/THE HEIRS OF ROBERT O’BRIEN
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Owner AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: SUTTON AUCTIONEERS & LAND BROKERS, LLC
