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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Cherokee Nation Citizen Markwayne Mullin tapped as successor



Former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, ending a turbulent tenure marked by operational failures, public controversy, and a series of investigations that had eroded confidence in her leadership. The president simultaneously announced that Sen. Markwayne Mullin,

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4 things to know about Markwayne Mullin



U.S. Senate Markwayne Mullin Last week, the only Native American in the U.S. Senate, Markwayne Mullin, was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to join his cabinet as Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security. Here are four things to know about him. Background Markwayne Mullin grew up on a

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OneHeart lease review draws praise and criticism



The OneHeart Transformation Campus located at 217 Kansas City Street in Rapid City. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Rapid City Council decided to issue a notice of non-renewal for One Heart, under the lease’s automatic renewal clause. Ward 1 Council Member Stephen Tamang had made the request for

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Wíhȟopa: Agnus Ross, a Dakota woman who kept her people’s story alive



Wihopa: Agnus Ross “Keeper of the Female Medicine Bundle: Biography of Wíh.opa,” written by her son, Allen Charles Ross,Ehanamani. FLANDREAU — Agnes “Wíhopa” Ross was born along the banks of Wakpa Ipkásan, the Big Sioux River, where the land remembers everything and the water carries the stories of those who

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Governor signs bill to recognize tribal police in South Dakota as law enforcement



South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to members of the media at the Capitol in Pierre on Feb. 12, 2026. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) Starting July 1, tribal police helping their state or local counterparts will be recognized as law enforcement officers under South Dakota law. Gov.

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State regulators approve one electric rate increase, begin consideration of another

South Dakota regulators approved an electric rate increase for Otter Tail Power on Tuesday in Pierre while starting a review of Black Hills Energy’s rate increase request. Otter Tail Power had proposed hiking its average residential customer’s bill by $14.39 per month. The company has about 11,500 customers in northeastern

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Three Sisters Celebration, a signature event at the Chickasaw Cultural Center, set March 17-21



Three Sisters Celebration SULPHUR, Okla. — The Chickasaw Cultural Center is set to host its annual Three Sisters Celebration Tuesday, March 17, through Saturday, March 21. Activities are scheduled 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The celebration is one of the cultural center’s largest annual events and recognizes the significance

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State-Tribal Relations Day highlights collaboration and MMIP awareness



Speakers, state legislators, tribal leaders, students, and officials from the Department of Tribal Relations. (Photo by Marnie Cook) PIERRE – More than one hundred people attended the 2026 State Tribal Relations Day held at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre on Wednesday, February 25. Some of those in attendance were Governor

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Sahela Toka Win Sangrait Federal murder case proceeds



Sahela Toka Win Sangrait ALBUQUERQUE —The family of Sahela Toka Win Sangrait (Sha-hee-la Tok-a Win San-griet) affectionately known as “Shy”, 21, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, continues to seek justice as federal proceedings move forward in the prosecution of the individual charged in her death. The family

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Liberation Day draws community together



AIM members participate in Liberation Day 2026. (Photo by Marnie Cook) NORTH RAPID CITY — Dakota AIM Grassroots hosted AIM Liberation Day in collaboration with Wambli Ska on Saturday at North Middle School on Maple Avenue. The event commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the Feb. 27, 1973, occupation of Wounded

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