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ROSEBUD, SD – Unofficial results show incumbent Tribal President Rodney Bordeaux will face Cyril “Whitey” Scott for the top seat on Rosebud during the General Election next month.   Bordeaux received 787 votes while Scott picked up 593 in the primary election held in 21 communities on the Rosebud Reservation.   Incumbent William “Willie” KindleContinue reading “Bordeaux, Scott chosen as unofficial winners of tribal president race”

Rehabilitation Efforts Continue on the Longhorn Complex Fire http://inciweb.org/incident/3030/ St. Francis, SD– Today crews continued to patrol, mop up, and rehab the fire line. Rehabilitation efforts include the repair of dozer line, fences, and gates. Fire crews will be working until midnight tonight on the last night shift of the Longhorn Complex and continue dayContinue reading “Longhorn Complex Fire at 95% containment, officials advise residents not to enter burn area”

http://inciweb.org/incident/3030/ Fire is 90% contained. Roads are open but those who travel the roads must be aware of emergency crews who are will working in the area. Burn area includes 43,639 acres. Wopila to all fire crews! http://inciweb.org/incident/3030/  

It is election eve on the Rosebud. Even though I do not have much faith in the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, it is the government which my tribe operates under. Sadly, it is the only form of government we have. Until the people rise up and re-write the constitution we are governed under, nothingContinue reading “Our children deserve a tribal government which is free from corrupt individuals”

http://inciweb.org/incident/3030/ The latest update shows the fire is now 70% contained. Crews will work through Sunday, July 29, 2012 on this operation. A total of 42,930 acres have burned. Spring Creek is still under an evacuation order. Thank you to our awesome firefighters! They are the true Tokala today as they continue to risk their livesContinue reading “Fire on Rosebud Reservation now 70% contained”

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St. Francis, SD–   New fire information phone lines. The public is encouraged to call between the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm: 605-747-2046 or 605-747-2707.   Fire crews continue to make good progress on the fire. The fire is now 50% contained. Handcrews, engines and bulldozers continue to construct and strengthen fire lines,Continue reading “A Crucial Day Ahead for Firefighters on the Longhorn Complex Fire”

ROSEBUD, SD – The Rosebud Sioux Tribe declared a State of Emergency on Monday along with a reservation-wide disaster due to the string of wildfires which have been burning out of control since Thursday, July 19. As many as 18 fires were initially ignited by lightning strikes on the Rosebud Reservation last week.   ThereContinue reading “Longhorn Complex Fires on Rosebud burn at least 38,976 acres”

Good Progress Made on the Longhorn Complex Fire   St. Francis, SD–   New fire information phone lines were established today. The public is encouraged to please call 605-747-2046 or 605-747-2707.   The erratic winds that were predicted in the fire area today did not materialize. Because of this firefighters made good progress on allContinue reading “Fire has burned 38,976 acres on the Rosebud Reservation”