Attorney General Pam Bondi administers the oath during the swearing-in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was sworn in Tuesday afternoon, making him the first Native
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Council candidate Valeriah Big Eagle. (Photo by Marnie Cook.) RAPID CITY – For the first time in more than twenty years – and only the third time since 1995 – every Rapid City Council ward will see a contested race in the June 2 municipal election. Each of Rapid City’s
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Heritage Living Center (HLC), Ashland, Mont. (Courtesy photo) Part 1 ASHLAND, Mont. – Some folks call it the “Miracle on the Hill” – the one Father Emmett built. Others call it the “Heritage Center,” and many of the thirty plus elderly residents, mostly Northern Cheyenne, simply call it “home.” Susie
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Black Hills hiking trails promoted by the Black Hills National Forest. (Courtesy photo) PIERRE – When concerned citizens next meet with state officials and Clean Nuclear Energy Corporation (CNEC) over the prospect of renewed mining in South Dakota’s Southern Hills, the discussion will move to the Mueller Center in Hot
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Grouse Viewing blind on Buffalo Gap National Grassland. (Courtesy photo) WALL — Viewing blinds on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland will be open for public use starting April 1. These blinds give visitors an opportunity to observe the unique courtship dances of sharp tailed grouse and greater prairie chicken up
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Gay Kingman, Executive Director, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association. (Courtesy photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has announced the 2026 Matriarchs of Indian Gaming, recognizing an extraordinary group of Native women whose leadership, vision, and dedication have played a vital role in strengthening tribal government gaming and
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Nick Tilsen, Founder and CEO of NDN Collective RAPID CITY – In a dramatic turn in a case that has drawn national attention, the Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped all remaining charges against Nick Tilsen, Founder and CEO of NDN Collective, ending a years-long legal fight that supporters
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Lodge Grass won the State B championship with a dominant 69-48 performance against Harlem to cap off a perfect season and claim its first title since 2021. (Photo courtesy of Montana Sports) BOZEMAN, Mont. – Tribal teams dominated the Montana Class B Basketball Tournament held March 12–15 in Bozeman, Montana.
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Fall River campaign sign to list uranium mining as a nuisance. Lee Strubinger SDPB BLACK HILLS – The more residents learn about the negative effects of uranium mining, the more they oppose it. A proposal to drill for uranium on the rim of Craven Canyon and in Craven Canyon in
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RAPID CITY — Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI) will host its annual Beach Ball Gala on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Lacroix Hall at The Monument, bringing together community members, advocates, and supporters to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the Black Hills. The
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