IHS Director Rear Admiral Michael WeahkeePhoto courtesy Arizona State University RAPID CITY— Many times, critical influences in major stories are not covered by the major news outlets. Narratives are normally slanted to favor the perspective of the involved parties, and mainstream media tends to rely on the narratives of the
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Bobbie Jo Handley holds the photo album which holds dozens of memories of her and Shane Handley; a child she had abruptly taken out of her custody in 2017.Credit: Richie Richards PART I RAPID CITY – A family court decision in Pine Ridge in October, 2017 failed to keep a
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This pictograph by White Bull was shared by the family of White Bull at the recent One Bull Family reunion held along the banks of the Grand River near Little Eagle where the descendants of One Bull, White Bull and Sitting Bull still live today. (Photo courtesy White Bull family)
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After a long break from having weekly practices, Wambli Ska Drum & Dance Society is back to meeting every Wednesday evening at the Club For Boys in Rapid City.Credit: Richie Richards RAPID CITY – Following a long break after the death of its founder, Daron White Eagle, the Wambli Ska
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Dusty (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for Fall 2019 in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail
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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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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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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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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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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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