A Light In Times of Darkness

A Light In Times of Darkness

Posted on June 23, 2022

The light that shines from your local casino is usually synonymous with fun and games. On the night of May 12, 2022, in Flandreau, SD, it became a beacon of hope and safety for the community during a violent storm.

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Flandreau Rodeo Days 2022

Flandreau Rodeo Days 2022

Posted on April 14, 2022

Enjoy the event that’s been hailed as ‘best rodeo’ two years in a row! Friday, June 3, 2022 and Saturday, June 4, 2022. Flandreau Rodeo Days is back and promising two full days of fun and excitement for the whole family.

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To the Beat of His Own Drum

To the Beat of His Own Drum

Posted on February 01, 2022

Life can often dish out what feels like a series of beatings. After years of hard work, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe member Tracii Barse has found his own way to beat back: drumming. “It’s real intense and it’s really exciting. It’s adrenaline all day long,” Barse says. He pounds his drum with pride at the tribe’s ninth annual winter Wacipi (AKA Pow-Wow) – a traditional Native American gathering that celebrates life, pride, and honor.

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