Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

Published Bi-Weekly for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska

February Tribal

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2026 Last Bear Moon

Powwow Details!

page: 5

Volume 55, Number 3

In honor of the upcoming Last Bear

Moon Powwow our featured masthead for

this issue of the WIN is the icon representing the Bear Clan / Huc Hikikarac. As the

most populus clan within the tribe, the Bear

Clan holds many important responsibilities,

including those being related to the Earth.

Their primary function was to serve as

police officers in a peace-keeping role. Bear

Clan members ensured discipline within

the tribe, and they also carried out orders

delegated from the Thunder Clan. The Bear

Clan is one of the eight Earth clans. Several

of the Bear clan’s responsibilities include

selecting the tribe’s camping grounds, overseeing land transfers, and duties related to

traveling and hunting. Our gratitude to the

HoChunk Renaissance Department for their

assistance in providing this information and

we wish everyone all the best as you enjoy

the Last Bear Moon Powwow!

Nį̄ šoc Nįgešąną

Student Senate President Laila Petite, LPTC Board Chair Amy

LaPointe-Houghton, and President

Manoj Patil testified before the NE

Legislature’s Education Committee in

support of LB1184, marking the first

time a legislative bill has been introduced on behalf of Little Priest Tribal

College. LPTC expressed gratitude to

Senator John Fredrickson for introducing the bill, as well as Judi Gaiashkibos

(NCIA), Nebraska Indian Community

College, and the ACLU of NE for their

supporting testimony. More acknowledgements to the Tribal Council, LPTC

Board of Trustees, the colleges lobbying firm, and legal counsel for their

guidance.

page: 6

Hųc wī hiroāgnį na

Last Bear Moon

Local Mutual Aid Effort Connects Winnebago to Twin Cities

By Gayla Whitewater

Photography by Gayla Whitewater

In response to recent immigration

enforcement activity in Minneapolis,

Winnebago Tribal member Tyler LaMere

organized a grassroots mutual aid effort to

support Indigenous relatives in the Twin

Cities. The Twin Cities, being one of the

largest and most diverse urban Native

American populations in the U.S. with

estimates over 35,000 in the metro, is a

significant portion of Minnesota’s total

American Indian residents.

LaMere said her decision to act was

driven by concern for Native community

members affected by federal enforcement

operations, as well as family connections

to the American Indian Movement, notably

her late uncle and activist, Frank LaMere.

She described the effort as feeling less like

a personal choice and more like an obligation to relatives living in Minneapolis.

What began as a small call for donations

quickly grew. Contributions arrived from

Winnebago community members and

supporters in Omaha, Vermillion, Colorado, and other states. LaMere said she

expected to gather enough supplies to fill

one vehicle. Instead, nearly four carloads of

donations were assembled.

Inside Sunshine Bear’s garage, the air

was sharp with below-freezing temperatures as volunteers worked steadily among

stacks of large plastic totes. Volunteers

moved between boxes of winter clothing,

nonperishable food, and essential supplies,

checking lists, snapping lids into place,

and lifting containers into waiting vehicles.

Breath hung in the cold air as the group

organized and loaded for nearly two hours.

While LaMere coordinated the effort,

much of the physical labor and preparation was carried out by a small group of

Ho-Chunk women who stepped forward

without hesitation. The atmosphere was

concentrated and intentional, with a steady

rhythm of lifting, sorting, and loading

supplies into four SUVs for the lengthy

journey north, occasionally brightened by

jokes and the loud, lilting laughter of native

women echoing in the garage. She said the

amount of support far exceeded her expectations, with donations continuing to arrive

even as vehicles were being packed.

According to LaMere, the delivery pro-

cess went smoothly. While in Minneapolis,

organizers met with representatives from

the Indigenous Protector Movement and

AIM Patrol. She noted that the Indigenous

Protector Movement is serving as a primary

organization coordinating mutual aid and

frontline support operations in the area.

LaMere said the experience underscored

the strength of community ties across state

lines and demonstrated how quickly relatives can mobilize when support is needed.

For everyone participating, this initiative

transformed into more than just a supply

drive; it became a heartfelt demonstration

of love. Ho-Chunk grandmothers, mothers,

aunties, and daughters braving the cold to

ensure relatives, nearly 300 miles away,

would feel supported, knowing they are not

alone.

Community members who wish to

contribute to ongoing efforts are encouraged to seek information directly from

the Indigenous Protector Movement’s

official website, where organizers are

directing monetary donations to assist

Indigenous families and protestor safety

efforts: www.indigenousprotectormovement.com

Leadership Siouxland: A Landmark Evening

in Winnebago

###

By Bethani Redhorn

Photography by Bethani Redhorn

The Winnebago Comprehensive

Healthcare System hosted a Heart

Healthy Lunch & Learn. Ashleen

Blackbird shared important information on heart healthy living as well

as preventative measures for heart

disease. Molina Healthcare, Great

Plains Tribal Health and multiple

WCHS health departments were set up

to share supportive resources for our

community.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

[Winnebago, NE] On the evening of

February 5, 2026, Leadership Siouxland

marked a historic milestone by hosting

its professional development session in

Winnebago, Nebraska, for the first time.

The February session brought the current

cohort to the campus of Little Priest Tribal

College (LPTC) for an immersive look

at the intersection of tribal tradition and

modern economic growth.

The event was spearheaded by William

“Willy” Bass (Winnebago Tribal Member

and Ho-Chunk, Inc. Community Impact &

Engagement Liaison), with support from

Ho-Chunk, Inc. (HCI) employees, LPTC

staff, the Angel DeCora Museum and Research Center, and the broader Winnebago

community. The evening began with a

tour of LPTC campus and the Angel DeCora Museum, which shares a facility with

LPTC student services.

A panel of speakers featuring Winnebago Tribal Members shared insights into the

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska’s history

and local economic development. The

presentations highlighted the growth of

Winnebago, HCI, and its subsidiaries, featuring Lance Morgan (HCI CEO), Aaron

LaPointe (Ho-Chunk Capital CEO), John

Blackhawk (HCI Ambassador), Janelle

DeCora (HCI Community Development

Program Manager), and Eugene DeCora

Sr. (Winnebago Tribal Councilmember).

The cultural and educational perspectives were shared by Oscar “O.C.” Earth

and family (New Breed Drum Group),

and Kaira Wolfe and family (Winnebago

Public School Dual Language Immersion

Program).

Following the presentations, Charlotte

Nelson, Executive Director of Leadership Siouxland, expressed her gratitude

for the historic February session held in

Winnebago, NE. She provided an overview of Leadership Siouxland’s mission,

established in 1984, to equip individuals

with the skills necessary to drive positive

community change.

The Winnebago community has a

long-standing relationship with the program. Notable Winnebago Alumni’s of

their participation in Leadership Siouxland

include: (2011) Victoria Kitcheyan; (2013)

Dennis Johnson; (2016) Lynelle Blackhawk; (2016) Brook Donovan; (2016)

Alexcia Boggs; (2021) Dulcie Greene;

(2021) Danielle Gutierrez; (2021) Willy

Bass; (2022) Terri Lee Medina; (2023)

Jaime Monroe; (2023) Janelle DeCora;

(2023) Darlyn St. Cyr; (2024) Cory Cleveland; (2024) Marshall Bass; (2025) Caden

Cleveland; (2025) Charli Earth; (2025)

Jose Garcia; (2026) Blade Smith; (2026)

Kiana Lewis; and (2026) Rachel Penn.

For more information about Leadership

Siouxland, visit: www.leadershipsiouxland.org

Visit us at winnebagotribe.com

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Wāgax hųk ra wāgax hokik’ųna

Letter to the Editor

JESUS OUR SAVIOR

LUTHERAN OUTREACH

In Loving Memory...

Victoria Mae Walker (Valentino)

November 26, 1972 – February 2,

2026

Victoria Mae Walker, lovingly

known as Vicky, began her journey on

February 2, 2026, following a lengthy

illness. She was born on November

26, 1972, to JoAnn Valentino and

Jeffrey Armell and was the oldest

of three siblings, a role she carried

with love, humor, and quiet strength.

Victoria was baptized and a member

of the Native American Church and

given the name “Caxsep Wiga”.

Vicky graduated from Flandreau

Indian School in 1992. She had a

joyful spirit and a deep appreciation

for life, especially the time she spent

surrounded by children. Her greatest

happiness came from being with her

kids, nieces, nephews, grandchildren,

and the many other children she

lovingly cared for while babysitting.

Wherever children were present,

Vicky’s laughter and warmth were

sure to follow.

She loved to cook, joke around, and

bring people together, often filling

homes with good food, laughter, and

a sense of belonging. Her humor and

kindness left a lasting impression on

everyone she met.

Victoria is survived by her husband,

Nate Walker; her sister Roxanne

(Teddy) Frenchman; her brother

Richard (Jessica) Valentino; her

daughters Amanda Valentino and

Makailah Valentino-Tamayo; her son

Juan (Josie) Gonzalez; her beloved

grandchildren Genesis, Mathias,

Rahmesis, and Maudie; her nephews

Drew (Myranda) Boulware and

DeAndre Bass; and her nieces Kelli

Boulware, Angel Frenchman, Sylvia

Valentino, and Talia Bass.

She was preceded in death by her

mother, JoAnn Valentino, and her

father, Jeffrey Armell.

Vicky will be remembered for

her laughter, her loving heart, her

devotion to family, and the joy

she brought into the lives of so

many. Her memory will live on

in the stories shared, the meals

remembered, and the love that

continues through her family.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Hearing

Case No. CV26-021

In the Matter of the

Name Change Petition of:

LATRICIA LUCERO to LATRICIA

BLACKHAWK

To:

‘My Word will not return to me empty’

I will begin with a couple of expressions.

The first one is ‘talk is cheap.’ It is easy to utter

sounds. From early on a child hears the sounds

of his/her mother and father. These sounds include words - words spoken and often repeated.

Little toddlers are like parrots - repeating what

they hear.

It does not take long for a child to learn to

say what he thinks his mom or dad wants to

hear. That is to talk in a way that will win favor,

whether it is the truth or not. Promises are often

made and seldom followed through. ‘I will do

such and such’, or ‘I promise never to do this or

that again.’ And yet such talk is often just that =

talk. ‘Talk is cheap!’

The second one expression is ‘Put up or shut

up!’ These words are words of a challenge.

What good are words or talk if they are not

backed up by actions. Marriage vows, taking an

oath of office, or confirming one’s faith - sadly,

tragically, often end up being worthless words,

with no actions to back them up.

However, now we come to some other

words. Not mere sounds of no value. Rather

these words have power. These words come

to life. These words bring blessings. These

words should move one to praise the One from

whence these words come. These words are

words of Creator God and according to His

gracious plan of salvation.

Which are these words? We turn to one of

Creator God’s prophets named Isaiah. “As

ANY INTERESTED PARTIES

You are hereby notified that a petition

for Name Change has been filed and a

hearing concerning the above-referred

Individual in case no. CV26-021 has

been scheduled and will be heard in the

Winnebago Tribal Court of Winnebago,

Nebraska, on the 19TH day of FEBRUARY, 2026, at the hour of 11:30 A.M.

Notice of Hearing

Case No. JFJ26-012

The People of the Winnebago Tribe

In the Interest of:

E.E.S. (Born 09/2012)

To:

DELRAE MEDICINE HORSE,

Mother

GEORGE ELKSHOULDER, FATHER

You are hereby notified that a hearing

for an Initial Appearance concerning the

above referred minor individual(s) in case

no. JFJ26-012 has been scheduled and will

be heard in the Winnebago Tribal Court

of Winnebago, Nebraska on the 25th day

of FEBRUARY, 2026 at the hour of 11:30

A.M.

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the rain and the snow come down from the

heavens and do not return there unless it water

the earth, makes it give birth and causes it to

sprout, and gives seed to the sower and bread

to the eater, thus will my Word that goes forth

from my mouth.”

These words can be seen through the blessing of creation that continue to provide us with

our daily bread. Isaiah continues: ‘It [the Word

of Creator God] will not return to me empty.

Rather, it will do that which I please, and it will

accomplish [that purpose for] which I sent it.”

And what is the purpose of Creator God’s

Word? The purpose of the Word of Creator

God is to take root in one’s heart and bring one

to trust in a merciful God. Now is the time to

allow that Word to bring one first to his or her

knees realizing that one is a fallen sinner.

Then the sinner accepts the Word of God

that reveals that Creator God’s Word have taken on flesh.Yes, the Word of God took on flesh

and blood in the form of a baby boy named

Jesus. This baby boy grew to be a man who

was born to die. Through his death the sin of

the world has been paid in FULL.

And now according to God’s gracious plan

anyone and everyone who trusts in Jesus as

one’s Lord and Savior has peace with God.

Now is the time to hear, read, mark, learn and

take to the Sacred Word of Creator God heart

the Sacred Word of Creator God. Now is the

time for you to take Creator God’s Word to

heart - until . . . . until you can’t.

What is truth?

Submitted by: Alexander M. Mallory

Pilate therefore said to Jesus, “Are

You a king then?”

Jesus answered, “You say rightly

that I am a king. For this cause I was

born, and for this cause I have come

into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of

the truth hears My voice.”

Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?”

Pilate’s question is not the inquiry of

a student. It is the cynicism of a governor shaped by empire. He has seen

truth bent to preserve order, rewritten

to protect privilege, and invoked to

justify political power. For him, truth

is not discovered; it is enforced.

Two thousand years later we are

still tempted to believe the same—that

truth belongs to factions, that it shifts

with power, and that it is whatever the

strong can sustain. The iron laws of

the world, some suggest. But if truth is

merely partisan, then no one answers

to anything higher than their side, and

justice is elusive.

The next issue of the WINNEBAGO INDIAN NEWS will be published on February 28, 2026.

The Mission of the WIN is to inform and to educate

the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska of issues that

affect them, and to be a vehicle in which stresses

positive and beneficial concerns and points of view.

LETTER POLICY: Signed editorials, letters and

articles appearing in the WIN are the responsibility

of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the

opinion or attitude of the Winnebago Indian News

or the Winnebage Tribal Council.

The WIN encourages the submission of Letters to

the Editor; however, letters must be signed and

addressed. Letters may be edited for language

and length.

By: Pastor Ricky Jacob

John’s Gospel insists otherwise.

Truth is not abstract or fleeting; truth

is a person.

“I am the truth,” Jesus says.

Pilate’s question is therefore not

philosophical but moral: Where

does truth dwell? Jesus answers: in

the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the

strange, the naked, and the imprisoned. To encounter them is to encounter Him.

Truth, then, is not a subjective preference but a practiced love. It is what

we owe one another when brute force

tears at the fabric of our faith—when

bodies are harmed, communities are

raided, and neighbors are dehumanized. We only love God as much as

we love the person we love the least,

Dorothy Day reminds us. Truth names

dignity over domination, compassion

over comfort, humility over hate.

For Native peoples, this is not theoretical. We descend from ancestors

who learned that the government’s

story was rarely our story. Half-baked

truths thrust upon us. Our harms were

renamed, the violence reframed, and

dispossession justified in the name of

assimilation. From land theft to language erasure, from broken promises

to silenced histories, power has long

depended not only on force, but on

narrative.

So when Pilate asks, “What is

truth?” we hear that question with a

historical ear. A vigilant ear. We hear

the whispers of our ancestors, reminding us of empires that mistake power

for truth. And we hear a barefoot Rabbi still answering—not with violence,

but with a life that stands before

power and refuses to be rewritten.

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COMMUNITY

WCHS Cyber Security Training

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System Receives

Alzheimer’s Association Funding to Promote Brain Health

and Dementia Resources For Local Families

– One of Four Organizations Nationwide for HBI Road Map Champions Program –

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, 2/6/2026 – Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is one of four Tribally led health programs and urban Indian organizations selected to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Champion Prograam. Participating organizations receive

funding, education and technical assistance to establish a Road Map Champion,

a public health professional who will help implement culturally-grounded actions to address brain health, caregiving and dementia outlined in the HBI: Road

Map for American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples.

Winnebago, NE- Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System (WCHS) partnered

with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to provide in-person

cybersecurity training for employees. Warren Hagelstien, CISA’s Cyber Security Advisor, presented employees with invaluable

information about recognizing potential

threats, such as phishing emails, suspicious

links, and unsafe online practices that can

put sensitive information at risk.

Healthcare organizations are increasingly

targeted by cybercriminals due to sensitive

information and critical services. In 2024,

it was reported that approximately 23% of

all data breaches were healthcare-related,

making it the most breached industry in

the world. Human error is responsible for

more than 88% of data breaches, such as

clicking links, falling for phishing, sending

emails to the wrong person, or using weak

passwords.

“These statistics emphasize the importance of strong cybersecurity measures

and ongoing staff training to help protect

patient information and maintain safe

healthcare operations,” said Monti Molzen,

WCHS’s Information Technology Manager.

“This is a dense and complex topic. The key

is to work together to make our employees

our greatest asset by sharing knowledge and

training with each other. We are grateful to

CISA for being willing to partner with us to

help our staff be better prepared to identify

and navigate cyberattacks - every little bit

helps. “

In January of 2025, when Winnebago

Comprehensive Healthcare System led the

nation in becoming one of the first tribal-owned healthcare facilities in Indian

country to separate from the Indian Health

Services D1 network and be reimbursed

over 5 million for the cost of that transition.

This means that WCHS is responsible for

owning, operating, managing, and protecting its independent IT infrastructure. Since

human mistakes remain a primary driver of

security incidents, in addition to this training, WCHS will continue to deploy a mix

of online and in-person security awareness

trainings to foster a culture where reporting

mistakes is safe.

“WCHS is passionate about doing what

we can to support and grow our employees’

professional skillsets,” explains Danielle

Stone, WCHS’s Director of Human Resources & Talent Management. “Together,

we can provide a variety of opportunities for

our staff to receive ongoing education on a

variety of topics, including IT and cybersecurity.”

WCHS remains dedicated to protecting

privacy, safeguarding sensitive information, and maintaining secure healthcare

services for the community. By investing in

employee education and proactive security

measures, WCHS continues to strengthen its

ability to provide safe, reliable, and trusted

healthcare services for the Winnebago

community network.

NOTICE – HELP WANTED

Thurston County Clerk’s Office

is seeking applications for a

full-time office clerk.

Please contact the clerk’s office at

402-385-2343 for more information or

for an application.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications may be found on Thurston

County website- www.thurstoncountyne.gov

under services tab. Or in Clerk’s Office.

Choose non-driver application.

Equal Opportunity Employer, preference to Veterans.

The Winnebago Public Health Department is excited to be included in this

elite group of organizations,” said Mona Zuffante, Chief Public Health Officer

“This funding and support will help implement strategies from the HBI Road

Map to promote brain health and better serve the Winnebago Tribal membership

and families affected by dementia.”

“The Alzheimer’s Association looks forward to working with these public

health practitioners to implement community-based strategies that advance brain

health and address important dementia-related issues in American Indian and

Alaska Native communities,” said John Shean, MPH, director, Healthy Brain

Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association. “As Road Map Champions, they will demonstrate how the strategies from the HBI Road Map can be adapted and applied

within their communities.”

Led in partnership with North Dakota State University’s American Indian

Public Health Resource Center, the Road Map Champion Program equips local

leaders to assess strengths and needs related to dementia, share dementia-related

knowledge with community members, and implement priority actions from the

Road Map – all while emphasising a strength-based approach that honors culture

and incorporates Indigenous knowledge.

The Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Strategist Program and HBI

Road Map Champion Program are supported by the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

as part of a financial assistance award totaling $17,025,598 with 100% funded

by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily

represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S.

Government.

CONTACT: Cari Hinrickson, Elder Care Services Coordinator

WarHorse Lincoln to begin Phase 3 construction

LINCOLN, Nebraska – WarHorse Lincoln announced today

that Phase 3 of its property expansion will begin February 9, marking a major step forward in the

continued evolution of Nebraska’s

second largest casino.

Construction will take place in

the large, southeast parking lot

and alters where patrons enter the

facility through the end of summer

2027.

To maintain a convenient and

welcoming experience, WarHorse

Lincoln will offer clearly designated guest parking areas supported by continuous complimentary

shuttle service. On-site signage and

team members will be available to

assist guests throughout their visit.

What Guests Should Expect

Construction Area: The southeast

parking and access area adjacent to

the casino will be closed to accommodate expansion.

Guest Parking: Parking will be

available in designated areas, with

shuttle service transporting guests

directly to the casino entrance.

Property Access: Guests will

continue to access WarHorse Lincoln via 1st Street and West Denton Road.

Operations: The casino will

remain open and fully operational

throughout construction.

Phase Three construction is

focused on significantly enhancing amenities and guest offerings,

including:

Nebraska Ale Haus, a sports bar

celebrating local flavor and gameday energy

Big Fire Chop House, a premium

steakhouse experience

An expanded gaming floor,

boosting the facility to more than

1,100 slots and 18 table games

“These improvements represent

a major leap forward for WarHorse

Lincoln,” said Lance Morgan,

President and CEO of Ho-Chunk,

Inc., WarHorse Lincoln’s parent

company. “While guests may notice

changes during construction, the

end result will be a dramatically

enhanced destination—one that

offers more dining variety, more

entertainment, and an even better

experience.”

WarHorse Lincoln will continue to share construction updates

through on-site signage, its website, and official social media

channels.

For more information, visit www.

warhorsecasino.com or follow WarHorse Omaha on social media.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 • Winnebago Indian News • Page 5

LAST BEAR MOON

HoChunk Renaissance Princess Etiquette Class Graduates

New Breed Singers assisted with evening ceremony

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Question of the Issue:

Give us your thoughts on Superbowl LX. The good, bad, and

the ugly…

GARAN: The good for me was the food, the bad was the game. That’s two years in a

row that the Superbowl has been a snooze fest. The ugly? The hate on the Bad Bunny,

I thought it was a great half time show. I didn’t really know what he was saying but I

felt what he was saying! Then to turn around and see a lot of people hate on it. That’s

ugly!

BRIAN: Bad Bunny, Bad Bunny, BAD BUNNY! Loved his show. He included all

the peoples of our continents in his inclusive celebration of music, of love, and for

amazing entertainment. I appreciated the event being at one of the outdoor arenas,

and Green Day opened the show powerfully. The snacks were awesome, but the game

sadly was lacking... probably because Chiefs Kingdom wasn’t there. Oh well. Next

season. The environment was good, the city embraced the crowd, and the people had a

great time. Football at its finest.

KEVIN: I thought the Super Bowl was kinda boring and I wasn't a fan of the bunny.

TYLER: Well, I didn’t watch any of the show or game for starters. I’m not the sporty

type. I did see a lot of opinions on the performance though; it seems like their comments really say a lot about themselves but to each their own. I do know Cardi B

unfollowed Steffon Diggs after he lost... Tea lol

BETHANI: I only tuned into the halftime show to watch Bad Bunny perform. I

thought his performance was great and loved the “togetherness” of it all. The bad and

the ugly would simply have to be all the closed-minded people spewing hate, but he

put it best, “the only thing more powerful than hate is love.” :)

CHRISTINA: Not sure who won that game at the Bad Bunny concert. I was excited

for the music cuz I am a fan but was bummed he only did two of my favorites. I felt

that Lady Gaga threw off the vibe.

The overall message was powerful and I enjoyed it. However, I think the Seahawks

won that game??

GAYLA: I’m not a sports fan, so that part is a snoozefest for me. I did tune into the

Halftime Show and it was so good! I admit, I don’t listen to Bad Bunny, but his music

is catchy and I understand the appeal. I think the pride he takes in his culture is so

beautiful and I loved how it was showcased to the masses. The positive message and

representation was much needed especially considering the current social/political climate in America. Also, I loved that Pedro Pascal made a cameo! Out of pure curiosity,

I peaked at the Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” and THAT was

both bad AND ugly, haha.

AYDEN: I thought it was extremely cool that our town’s football team was on the

Superbowl. I liked the halftime show with Bad Bunny. That’s about it.

NEXT W.I.N. DEADLINE:

FEBRUARY 24, 2026

ATTENTION WTN GARBAGE CUSTOMERS:

All garbage collection patrons of the Winnebago Tribe will have

their service provider reassigned from Gill Hauling (WMS) to Kings

Disposal Co. beginning March 1st, 2026.

Kings Disposal will be delivering replacement dumpsters to your

residence prior to their collection start date. Gill will be collecting

their dumpsters on or before February 28th, 2026.

All billing and payment information remains unchanged. Collection days will also be communicated once the new disposal route is

completed by Kings Disposal. Also, recycling options may be available following the onset of services with Kings Disposal. Details for

additional service options, including fees, will be provided at a later

date.

Please contact Kristin Neff with any questions at (402) 878-2203

ext. 2105, or by email at: kristin.neff@winnebagotribe.com

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