Due to escalating threats posed by widespread methamphetamine and illicit drug use, trafficking, and related gun violence, President Kathleen Wooden Knife has officially declared a State of Emergency on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation.  This crisis poses immediate and severe risks to public safety, community health, and tribal welfare.

Immediate Actions Required:

• Increased patrol and investigative support from federal agencies, including the U.S Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Interior, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Full community cooperation and vigilance in reporting suspicious or criminal activities.
• Tribal and federal coordination to urgently address law enforcement gaps and public health emergencies.

The Colome Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual chicken supper on Saturday, June 7th. It will run from 5:30 to 8pm at the Colome Fire Hall. It is for a free will offering, with proceeds going to the Fire Department.

The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce has their burger battle going on through the end of this month. The Winner Country Club has an O.P. Stack Burger on Wednesday’s only. The Winner Bakery and Deli serves up their Hawaiian Delight Burger on Tuesday’s, the Yellow Lab in Colome has a Rueben  Burger, Huckleberry’s in Winner has a bacon jam burger, while El Tapatio serves up their El Tap Shrimp Burger.

Winner’s Summer Recreation Program will begin next week. It will take place June 2nd through July 18th from 9am to Noon at McDonald’s Park. The cost is $60 for 1 child, or $110 for two or more children. If you have any questions, contact Jamie Keiser at 840-0180,

The City of Mission will hold a city wide cleanup next month. Ward 3 cleanup will be from June 9th through the 15th. Ward 2 cleanup will be from June 23rd through the 29th. Ward 1 cleanup will be from July 7th through the 13th. If you have questions, contact the city office at 856- 4499.

The Colome Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual chicken supper on Saturday, June 7th. It will run from 5:30 to 8pm at the Colome Fire Hall. It is for a free will offering, with proceeds going to the Fire Department.

Platte will hold their city wide rummage sales on June 6th and the 7th. To be listed on the map, the cost is $10. If you would like to be apart of it, stop by the Platte Chamber Office or email plattechamber@midstatesd.net. Listings are due by Monday, June 2nd.

The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce has their burger battle going on through the end of this month. The Winner Country Club has an O.P. Stack Burger on Wednesday’s only. The Winner Bakery and Deli serves up their Hawaiian Delight Burger on Tuesday’s, the Yellow Lab in Colome has a Rueben  Burger, Huckleberry’s in Winner has a bacon jam burger, while El Tapatio serves up their El Tap Shrimp Burger.

The Winner School District will be kicking off their free summer lunch program on Monday, June 2nd. The program will run through Monday, June 30th. They will be serving a free lunch Monday’s through Thursday’s from 11:45am to 12:45pm at the Winner Armory. No paperwork is required and no questions asked. There is no cost for the meals as they will be free to all kids ages 18 and under. Meals must be eaten at the Winner Armory.

The South Dakota Cattlewomen will be helping put on a two day blood drive in Winner this week. The first day will be Wednesday, May 21st from 11:50am to 2:50pm, and on Thursday, May 22nd from 1 to 4:50pm at the Winner City Office. Appointment for singles and double donations are available.