For veterans, every day is Memorial Day By Joe Reagan On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott voiced remarks at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy. Turning his back on the assembled VIP’s he
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South Dakota Hall of Fame names Becvar as CEO SIOUX FALLS – The South Dakota Hall of Fame Board of Directors has selected Laurie Becvar as the next CEO of the organization. An experienced executive, Becvar will lead the Hall in recognizing and honoring individuals who champion a culture of
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StrongHearts Native Helpline honors missing and murdered By StrongHearts Native Helpline As a helpline dedicated to serving Native Americans and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence, StrongHearts Native Helpline honors our relatives and communities impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) and those working to
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Federal Law Enforcement Academy accepts Northern Cheyenne member By Clara Caufield Native Sun News Today Correspondent Ariel Rodriguez, 29 years old ( photo courtesy) Ariel Rodriguez, 29 years old, enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe is well on the way to making history, one of few tribal female
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Did Pennington County make a deal with a dealer? By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer As the state has been slowly working towards the legalization of marijuana, the forms, rules and grades, the state has had a time in making sure certain policies are in place.
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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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Fentanyl Overdose claims young life: Five plead guilty to charges By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer RAPID CITY – His obituary reads, “Louis, Louie” enjoyed spending time playing basketball, football, and baseball. He play in various tournaments. Louie had a smile that could light up the
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Judge gives 45 days for judgement: Will Absolu face the death penalty? By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer An event almost 2 years ago, has slowed to a crawl, so Judge Robert Gusinsky decided to put a time limit on said case. He has given the Pennington
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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 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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