German author Karl May dressed as his famous character Old Shatterhand, in 1896. (Wikimedia Commons) Hitler grew up reading Karl May’s American western novels for young people, which featured tales of taming the “Wild West” through “Indian wars.” Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), observed every year on January 27, is an
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Shared by Native Sun News Today January 30, 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day observed on January 27 Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD), observed every year on January 27, is an opportunity for different people and communities to come together, learn about the past, and work together to protect people at risk of persecution today. The date was chosen because
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Part four: Prospecting Proliferates Part 4 of a 4 part series Mining opponents insist the critical situation be addressed before any more permitting is allowed. They note that in January 2022, five companies had 148,000 acres of the Black Hills under active mining exploration claims. By October 2023,
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Northern Cheyenne discuss Highway 212 public safety concerns with tribal, country, federal and state officials brought the head by the recent tragic death of Darrel King. Big Horns County Sherriff in a vehicle/semi collision on Highway 212. (Courtesy Photo) LAME DEER Mont. – On January 14, about thirty Northern
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While running for governor, Kristi Noem was joined by then-President Donald Trump for a Sioux Falls, S.D., fundraising event in 2018. Now she’s a possible vice presidential choice. (Photo: Argus Leader) ROCK VALLEY, Iowa – Waiting in line for the sign-up table at his Iowa Caucus precinct on Monday
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New Town, North Dakota Great Plains Indian Trading announced today the acquisition of the iconic Super Value Grocery Building in New Town, ND. This purchase culminates a two-year process which included court ordered receivership of the previous owner, Tracey’s Market. Cornerstone Bank provided financing for the building purchase and
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Tribes welcome end of state’s stonewalling The U.S. District Court has ordered North Dakota to adopt two tribes’ proposed redistricting maps, ending state officials’ delays on voting rights compliance. Native leaders welcomed the ruling that prevents dilution of American Indian polling power. “The court properly recognized the voting strength
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The Social Security Administration website provides direct access to do things like: Check eligibility for benefits, Plan for retirement, Apply for benefits, Sign up for Medicare, Appeal a decision, and/or Check application or appeal status. They offer four portals on their website to accomplish these tasks: there’s a “Documents” portal,
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 26, 2024
As the Iowa caucuses finish, former President Donald Trump’s rivals for the Republican nomination have conceded defeat. In the coming days, after taking his victory laps, Trump will move on to the next stage of his campaign: choosing his running mate. The favorite (according to multiple betting websites) is
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Yale Psychology Professor, Dr. Laurie Santos, is offering an online 6-week course designed to help teens make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. In this course, teens explore what the field of psychology teaches about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and
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