Tech. Sgt. James Newberry Chickasaw veteran James Newberry credits what he learned at the feet of his great-grandfather, grandfather and father for the fact he and his troops survived top-secret military operations behind enemy lines. “As we do, we honor those who came before us. If it weren’t for their
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In the spirit of Christmas, your local Menards home improvement stores are proudly serving as a Toy Drive drop site NOW THRU DECEMBER 15TH! We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity to put smiles on the faces of less fortunate children in the community. We’ll have a drop
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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) have announced lower interest rates for the state’s Rural Development loan programs, giving farmers and ranchers greater financial flexibility. The rate reductions, which took effect October 21, 2025, lower the base interest rate to
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Nicole Pourier and student KYLE — Lakota Funds, a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, has launched the second year of its innovative financial education initiative designed to strengthen financial capability and generational wealth-building in Native communities. As the program enters its second
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The Health Insurance Marketplace’s open enrollment period for 2025 is November 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026. Open enrollment is a specific period of time each year when individuals can sign up for, change, or cancel their health insurance plan, add or remove dependents, or change coverage levels, whether it’s
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OST President Frank Star Comes Out, OLT staff and board members at ribbon-cutting ceremony at Wakpamni Lake Community Center. (Photo by Marnie Cook) WAKPAMNI COMMUNITY CENTER – After decades of struggling with poor internet connectivity, the Wakpamni Lake and Batesland communities celebrated a technological milestone Monday as Oglala Lakota Telecommunications
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Tribal attorney litigating case before federal appeals court. (AI generated image) PINE RIDGE— A federal judge has cleared the way for an Oglala Sioux Tribal Court lawsuit to proceed against a reservation lender, ruling that the case belongs in tribal court and not in federal court, and that the tribe’s
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Northern Cheyenne Tribal Flag LAME DEER, Mont. – On Thursday, October 30, an election will take place on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to fill eight seats on the Tribal Council. This election has been called by the traditional chiefs, who are now in control of the tribal government after ousting
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The 2026 Oglala Sioux Tribe Artist Laureate application is now open! To apply go to: https://forms.gle/KwCqM4nazV7mwD8k6 Important Dates (subject to change): • November 21, 2025, 11:59 PM: Online application, letters of reference, and other supporting documents due • December 2025: Finalist applicant interviews with Oglala Sioux Tribe Art Lakol Wicoun
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The Inaugural Fundraiser for Pejuta Waste O’Tipi | Good Medicine Lodge Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 4:00 PM Minneluzahan Senior Center – 315 N 4th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 RAPID CITY, SD —Join us for an evening of laughter, healing, and heart work as we gather in community
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