‘Riot Boosting Act’ draws ridicule

At a rally outside the Rapid City federal building, about 200 participants filled the sidewalks, carrying signs and chanting slogans calling for “protection of water protectors” who would face stiffer civil and criminal penalties than pipeline fighters have in the past, according to the new law. RAPID CITY – As

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Lakota women join binational bike rally

The Black Hills Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Red Ribbon Skirt Society hosted motorcycle riders Lorna Cuny and Lynette RC Roberts in a prayer ceremony at the Racing Magpie as they launched their ride to raise awareness. Courtesy / Carla Douglas RAPID CITY – The two motorcycle riders representing South Dakota

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From trailer court to basketball court

Dave Strain with Marty Waukazoo, Strain, legendary former coach of the Cobblers, described Marty as his greatest player in 28 years of coaching. KYLE— A hundred and fifty-one students received their degrees at Oglala Lakota College Sunday morning, and before the packed house, OLC President Tom Shortbull proudly congratulated them

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Frank LaMere makes his journey

Indian Country lost a great crusader for Native American rights, sovereignty, environment and sobriety in the loss of Frank LaMere.Credit: Jennifer LaMere PIERRE – On Sunday evening (Father’s Day), activist and advocate Frank LaMere, 69, lost his battle with bile duct cancer. The Sioux City resident and Winnebago tribal member

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Man changes plan to honor Wounded Knee killers

Rushmore Mall – Site of future art gallery. John Johnson’s plan to open a museum in the Rushmore Mall to showcase Medal of Honor recipients has been shelved. He has decided to open an art gallery in the future to highlight local Native American artwork. Credit: Richie Richards RAPID CITY

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Ray Hillenbrand walks on

  The longtime business leader and friend to man passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. RAPID CITY – Prairie Edge has been a long time staple of downtown Rapid City and its owner, Ray Hillenbrand has made his journey this past Friday at the age of 84. Known for

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Sacred Ponca Corn Planting draws cowboys, Indians

Signing return of Indian cornfield on KXL Pipeline route were (front row, from left) Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Chairman Larry Wright, Jr., Ponca Nation of Oklahoma Councilwoman Casey Camp-Horinek, and Nebraska farmers Helen and Art Tanderup.COURTESY / Alex Matzke, Bold Nebraska NELIGH, Nebraska — The Sixth Annual Sacred Ponca Corn

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Flood of ‘72

RAPID CITY— On the morning of June 9, 1972, the people of Rapid City awoke to an azure blue sky, a picture perfect Spring morning, birds were singing, children were playing, the sweet scent of Black Hills ponderosa pine drifted right down into the heart of downtown Rapid City. It

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