Pigeon605 Staff

Meet Rosebud’s ‘shining star of hope’ — a teen earning national accolades

By Steve Young, for Pigeon605 The deed was done. The light had faded quickly from the dog’s eyes as the euthanizing drug streamed through its body. There in that sacred place, only sobs and broken hearts remained. But Tashina Red Hawk had not flinched. Though only a teenager, the young Sicangu Lakota woman knew that

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My 605: Jon Oppold

What’s home unless you make it your own? My 605 takes you inside the lives, loves and little secrets of those who call South Dakota – area code 605 – home.  This week’s My 605 is Jon Oppold, co-owner of Sunny’s Pizzeria and owner of pigeon Burt. My home in the 605 is: My wife, Katy, and I

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It’s official (again): Sioux Falls is bike-friendly city

Sioux Falls ranks among the nation’s best places for bicycling. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Sioux Falls as a bicycle-friendly city for the 13th year in a row. The city was recertified as a bronze-level city, based on a review of an application, as well as consultation with local cyclists and bike advocates. Here

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School news: All Star staff light Pavilion tree; Hayward takes all-school photo of 650 kids

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at [email protected]. What an honor! Sioux Falls School District All Star staff were honored guests at the annual Washington Pavilion Christmas tree lighting. Mayor Paul Ten Haken recognized

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