Casinos abound; come on down

 Casinos abound; come on down By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer   One ongoing themes across the nation, is the development of Casinos, and in similar fashion, in our state, a number of casinos also have developed, with their own share of creative choices, selections, rooms and

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NDN Collective school and housing project moves forward

NDN Collective school and housing project moves forward By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer   With the vote, the City Planning commission made a step forward for the Native American community, approving the development overlay for a private school and residential development southeast of Hanes Avenue and

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RST Treasurer misses court date

RST Treasurer misses court date By Joseph Budd, Native Sun News Today Staff Writer Current RST Treasurer Stephen Denoyer III failed to appear in Oglala Sioux Tribal Court for possession and ingestion of Methamphetamine, according to a statement released by the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s office of the president Friday. The

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Racism on table in Rapid City

Racism on table in Rapid City By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer   Monday Night in Rapid City at the Western Dakota Vo-Tech Event Center, a gathering of Native Americans and people of interest attended a forum to highlight several issues regarding racism in the community. In

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Warning signs that someone has experienced sexual violence

Warning signs that someone has experienced sexual violence By StrongHearts Native Helpline Sexual violence is a far too common thing throughout Native communities. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Native Americans are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual violence in their lifetime. As we know, this

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SBA South Dakota names 2022 Small Businesses of the Year, to be honored in virtual ceremonyEach year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates National Small Business Week (NSBW) by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. This year, NSBW takes place May 1-7 across the nation and U.S. territories. The SBA South Dakota District Office is honoring all SBA SD 2022 Small Businesses of the Year and the SBA SD Small Business Person of the Year in a virtual ceremony May 3, 2022, 2:00 PM CDT. The public is invited to join at http://ow.ly/iNhZ50IGqMa.The SBA SD outstanding small business award recipients for 2022 include:Small Business Person of the Year – Karla Santi, Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Blend Interactive, Inc., Sioux FallsSmall Business Exporter of the Year – Mark Luecke, Prairie AquaTech, BrookingsFamily-Owned Small Business of the Year – The Novstrup Family, Wylie Thunder Road, AberdeenMinority-Owned Small Business of the Year – Mulugeta and Marta Endayeau, Lalibela Restaurant, Sioux Falls Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year – Thomas Catron, Dakota Solace Home Care, LLC dba Home Instead, MitchellWoman-Owned Small Business of the Year – Tara Pirak, Valley Ag Supply, Inc., GayvilleYoung Entrepreneurs of the Year – Robert “Zane” Swan and Stephen Swan, HeSapa Enterprises LLC, Rapid City Small Business Champion of the Year – Bill Zortman, Radio Host, “It’s Your Business”, KELO AM 1320, Sioux Falls “National Small Business Week is a pinnacle celebration each year, where we collectively honor and amplify South Dakota’s top business owners,” said Jaime Wood, SBA South Dakota District Director. “This year’s winners are an outstanding representation of the nearly 90,000 small businesses owners across our state. They work tirelessly to create employment opportunities, provide much needed products and services, and go the extra mile to volunteer time and talent where needed for advisory boards, community projects, and events.” About National Small Business WeekFor more than 51 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, recognizing the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the SBA takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. For more information on National Small Business Week, and to register to join the National Virtual Awards Ceremony taking place May 5, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw.For a calendar of upcoming small business training and information events and to connect to local small business assistance, visit www.sba.gov/sd.

SBA South Dakota names 2022 Small Businesses of the Year, to be honored in virtual ceremony   Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates National Small Business Week (NSBW) by recognizing the achievements of outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs across the United States. This year, NSBW takes

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