Quilt hangs to shield women

Gov. Kristi Noem and Jimmy Hallum (back left) join other advocates at unveiling. Right back row (left to right) are Wilfred Keeble and Roland (Yamni) Roach III. Front row (left to right) are Velma Alaniz, Caroline Carlson, Patty Provost, Rev. Dr. Marilyn van Duffelen, Perry Little, and South Dakota Tribal

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Shared by Native Sun News Today November 14, 2019

‘Music soothes the soul’

Headlining the Veterans Recovery Concert will be Tantric. This rock n’ roll band has a positive message in their lyrics and music. They are a favorite of veterans from across the country. Credit: Stardust Red Bow RAPID CITY – A special concert for veterans and their supporters will be taking

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Shared by Native Sun News Today November 6, 2019

Rosebud veteran changing the lives of youth

The Boys and Girls Club has seen great improvements under the leadership of USMC veteran, Dion Reynolds. In this photo, the baseball team is on an incentive trip to a professional baseball game. (PHOTO Credit: Dion Reynolds) PIERRE – Following his retirement from the United States Marine Corps, Dion Reynolds

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KXL oil spill in North Dakota

About 9,120 barrels of oil leaked from the Keystone XL pipeline in North Dakota starting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. The spill affected 22,500 square feet of wetlands. The leaking portion of the pipeline, which is operated by TC Energy, was shut down after the leak was discovered. PART IV

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From warrior to soldier: a 200 year journey

Native Americans responded to America’s call for soldiers because they understood the need to defend one’s own land, and they understood fundamental concepts of fighting for life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. (Photo Courtesy Cheryl Davies Blog) RAPID CITY— Before Europeans ever arrived in North America, wars were

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Dom Clucas: Barbershop success story

Dom Clucas (right) giving a signature cut at Black Hills Barbershop. (Photo courtesy Dom Clucas) RAPID CITY— In a world of nothing but bald men, Dom Clucas might have chosen the wrong profession. Being the best barber, maybe in all of West River, wouldn’t count for much then. But most

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Shared by Native Sun News Today October 30, 2019

Native rights advocates quash pipeline Riot Boosting Act

Crowd outside Federal Judge Lawrence L. Piersol’s courtroom in Rapid City rallied peacefully in June at his hearing to determine if South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s 2019 legislation violates the First Amendment guarantees of oil pipeline resisters. (Photo COURTESY / Andy Johnson) RAPID CITY – Native and other grassroots pipeline

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‘Were you there?’

The meme in this photo was taken from the video produced during an incident last week in which a police officer is seen using violent physical actions to break up a fight. The students were in middle school. ideo Credit: FACEBOOK/Natalie Stites Means RAPID CITY – Reaction to the videos

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Shared by Native Sun News Today October 30, 2019