Chairman Frazier’s statement on Noem’s executive order. EAG;LE BUTTE – “The Governor of the state of South Dakota has made it clear that the United States is not responsible for any of its actions. In true dictator fashion she is forbidding the educators of our children to
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Preserving the Native American languages By Clara Caufield, NSNT Correspondent The preservation of their Native tongues is challenging many indigenous groups around the world, many of those languages in danger of extinction. This problem faces every Tribe in America. This series is looking at the various strategies Native American
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Tourism on the Reservation: How does a cemetery grab you? By Joseph Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer When tourism is mentioned around South Dakota, the first item that tends to jump on everyone’s list is Mt. Rushmore. However, for Native Americans, the “Shrine of Democracy” is a
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Noem and Critical Race Theory South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has come out with her proclamation on the use of Critical Race Theory in South Dakota’s public schools. And we suppose this proclamation also included South Dakota’s private schools. The major point we garner from Noem’s proclamation is
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Library debuts Flood of ’72 podcast RAPID CITY – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Flood, Rapid City Public Library will present a new podcast series “Flood of ’72, 50 Years Later.” With the first episode debuting Friday, April 1, we’ll tell stories of survival and
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Rapid City’s continuous problem with low income housing By Joe Budd Native Sun News Today Staff Writer For One Rapid City to COUP, the projects they’re aiming for are lofty, but a good cause. “We started out at One Rapid City, in 2018,” Says LaVonne Roach, community Organizer
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State Arts Conference connects creative community By Jim Speirs, Executive Director Arts South Dakota Everyone is busy these days—and with more travel and family events, the calendar fills up fast. The biennial State Arts Conference is May 19-21 in Rapid City—and there are excellent reasons why that should be on
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CPS staff committed to helping children and families PIERRE – Child Protection Services (CPS) staff have tough jobs, but also a passion for helping South Dakota children and families. During Child Welfare Professionals Month, that dedication to keeping children safe and families together is being recognized. When child abuse
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Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on the First Anniversary of the American Rescue Plan WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s cabinet, issued the following statement to highlight the
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Vitalant testing all blood donations for COVID-19 Antibodies For a limited time, donors curious about their antibody status can find out results and may help immunocompromised patients RAPID CITY — Starting today, when people donate lifesaving blood through Vitalant they can learn if they have antibodies to the
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