PICKSTOWN – The “Star Knowledge 11:11 Conference 30th Anniversary” will be held on June 5-7 from 9 AM-8 PM at the Rainbow Room in Pickstown, South Dakota, 310 White Swan Street. It is the homeland of Chief Golden Light Eagle, the land of Ihanktowan and has one of the
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South Dakota lawmakers debate overhaul of state–Tribal tax compacts South Dakota legislators are weighing major changes to long-standing tax compacts with Tribal nations, including agreements governing fuel, tobacco and sales tax revenue. Supporters of the overhaul argue the compacts need “modernization” to reflect shifts in commerce and state revenue needs.
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Nathan Chasing Horse sentencing. (Screen shot YouTube) LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge on Monday sentenced former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse to 37 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls, ending a case that spanned multiple states and decades. Chasing Horse, 49,
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MIAMI – The latest round of appeals has denied the lower court’s ruling to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz, with Chief Judge William Pryor and Judge Andrew Brasher forming the majority and Judge Nancy Abudu dissenting. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its 2-1 decision on April 21, 2026, overturning
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ALBUQUERQUE – Aho! First Floor Highway, a featured 2025 New Mexico Entertainment Magazine music artist, has released their debut full-length album, Under the Sun, a collection of songs that blends sun-soaked rock ‘n roll with Indigenous influence. The album is now available on all streaming platforms and can also be
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PIERRE – On January 27, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, conducted its annual statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC), and virtually all participating projects reported lower numbers for 2026 than in the previous two years.
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HILL CITY – Zach has announced his candidacy for Pennington County Commissioner in District 1, committing to principled, transparent, and fiscally responsible leadership that puts South Dakota values first. With deep roots in the community and a strong track record of service, Zach is running to ensure county government
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NDN Collective civil rights case advances in federal court NDN Collective’s Section 1981 civil rights lawsuit against the Grand Gateway Hotel continues to move forward after a federal judge rejected the hotel’s latest attempt to dismiss the case. The order leaves intact earlier rulings that found the Native plaintiffs had
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PIERRE – Pennington County Drug Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. MDT in Courtroom C2 (third floor) of the Pennington County Courthouse at 315 St. Joseph St. in Rapid City. The Pennington County Treatment Drug Court team invites the public to
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Art Rave, Director of the Cheyenne River Long-term Recovery Group. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COURAGE PROJECT Reprinted from West River Eagle Some people focus on problems: blaming, complaining, and criticizing. Art Rave (Cheyenne River and Oglala Lakota) would rather focus on solutions, uplifting the community and collaborating regionally, nationally, and
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