Don Hendrick named to Commission on missing and murdered indigenous people By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer “A lack of urgency, transparency, and coordination has hampered our country’s efforts to combat violence against American Indian and Alaska Native people,” reads a statement from U.S. Interior Secretary Deb
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Missoula police found not responsible for death of Native American By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer A case involving the death of a young man is seeing light, and while the evidence shown from a video showed him killing himself, doesn’t offer a lot of solace to
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South Dakota Travels: Bear Butte By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer For most people, a trip to South Dakota checks off the usual suspects. But for the indigenous people, the key, sits to the north and east of Sturgis, a large butte that actually can be seen,
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City decides to close Northside collection site, locals mobilize to put it to a vote By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer Rapid City, currently has a landfill for dumping purposes, and for a short time, had waste collection sites around town. However, due to a decision from
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Foster families provide safety and support for children in turmoil PIERRE – Foster families provide safety, support, and hope for children in turmoil. Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to help bring an end to abuse and neglect in South Dakota. When children must be removed
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Public Notices: Insight for folks on Insurance companies By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer Glancing through the paper, you’ll notice this week a large number of public notices regarding insurance companies being posted. This is actually due to a state law, for insurance companies doing business within
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The Journey Museum celebrates 25 years By Joe Budd Native Sun News Today Staffwriter RAPID CITY – Before the Journey Museum, viewing the history and knowledge, might take a few stops in the city. However several years ago, the idea was floated to build a more modern museum, and with
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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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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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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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