2019 Veterans Story Contest call for submissions

Who: Veterans or current service members of any branch of the United States military currently living in South Dakota. What: A story!  New, unpublished material on any aspect of your military experience, recovery or lessons learned. Individuals may submit stories of up to 1,500 words or a 3-5 minute video

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Johnson’s office accepting Fall Internship Applications

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Dusty (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for Fall 2019 in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail

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‘Riot Boosting Act’ draws ridicule

At a rally outside the Rapid City federal building, about 200 participants filled the sidewalks, carrying signs and chanting slogans calling for “protection of water protectors” who would face stiffer civil and criminal penalties than pipeline fighters have in the past, according to the new law. RAPID CITY – As

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Lakota women join binational bike rally

The Black Hills Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Red Ribbon Skirt Society hosted motorcycle riders Lorna Cuny and Lynette RC Roberts in a prayer ceremony at the Racing Magpie as they launched their ride to raise awareness. Courtesy / Carla Douglas RAPID CITY – The two motorcycle riders representing South Dakota

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From trailer court to basketball court

Dave Strain with Marty Waukazoo, Strain, legendary former coach of the Cobblers, described Marty as his greatest player in 28 years of coaching. KYLE— A hundred and fifty-one students received their degrees at Oglala Lakota College Sunday morning, and before the packed house, OLC President Tom Shortbull proudly congratulated them

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Frank LaMere makes his journey

Indian Country lost a great crusader for Native American rights, sovereignty, environment and sobriety in the loss of Frank LaMere.Credit: Jennifer LaMere PIERRE – On Sunday evening (Father’s Day), activist and advocate Frank LaMere, 69, lost his battle with bile duct cancer. The Sioux City resident and Winnebago tribal member

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Man changes plan to honor Wounded Knee killers

Rushmore Mall – Site of future art gallery. John Johnson’s plan to open a museum in the Rushmore Mall to showcase Medal of Honor recipients has been shelved. He has decided to open an art gallery in the future to highlight local Native American artwork. Credit: Richie Richards RAPID CITY

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