Jason Garreau, one of the inmates that died as a result of an overdose. SIOUX FALLS – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced indictments related to the drug overdose deaths of two South Dakota Penitentiary inmates this year. Two individuals are accused of distributing illegal drugs that led to these tragic
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Left: President of Oglala Lakota College Dr. Dawn Tobacco Frank, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull, Board President of Oglala Lakota College Board of Trustees Rosalie Janis and Oglala Sioux Tribe Vice-President Dr. Alicia Mousseau all joined in the Round Dance following the
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Deb Haaland walks for Bitterwater for Redhouse by Michelle Luna at Native Max Magazine’s Mini-Fashion Show during Native Fashion Week Santa Fe on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by Darren Thompson) SANTA FE—On May 8, Native Fashion Week Santa Fe (NFWSF) debuted with sold out crowds, raving media reviews, and
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Supporters of Nick Tilsen gather before the start of the second day of evidentiary hearing. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – After hearing two days of witness testimony, the evidentiary hearing for NDN Collective Founder and CEO Nick Tilsen has been continued. “Unfortunately, they were unable to question and
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Buffalo Calf Road Woman (File photo ) June 16 is a tribal Holiday at Northern Cheyenne commemorating the start of the Battle of the Rosebud, 1876 which the Northern Cheyenne call “Where the Girl Saved her Brother.” The “girl,” one of the fiercest of the handful of Cheyenne warrior women,
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Little Bighorn Battlefield announces 149th Battle Anniversary events CROW AGENCY, MT — Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and the Bighorn County Historical Museum will be hosting special programs to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 2025. The Battlefield will be open to visitors
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The Grand Opening of Sacred Storm Buffalo Companies new retail outlet, Sacred Storm Meats and Treats on Haines Avenue on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy Faceboook) RAPID CITY – Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the Grand Opening of Sacred Storm Buffalo Companies new retail outlet on Haines
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Veterans from all branches of service were on hand for the Oglala Lakota Veterans Pow Wow. (Photo by Kirk Dickerson) PINE RIDGE — A record-breaking crowd gathered for the 45th Annual Oglala Lakota Veterans Pow Wow, an event that has been honoring veterans since 1980. The weather couldn’t have been
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The flower Medicine Wheel is expected to be fully blossomed in time for the annual Children Memorial walk. John Berglund supervising. Photo by Marnie Cook RAPID CITY – Rapid City Parks Greenhouse Specialist John Berglund might have one of the best jobs in town -planning and planting special floral designs
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Dave West served as eyapaha at the Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at OLC-CRC. (photo courtesy of Sara Black Bird-Dupris) EAGLE BUTTE – Oglala Lakota College Cheyenne River Center (OLC-CRC) awarded certificates and degrees to 22 successful students in graduation ceremonies in Eagle Butte on Friday, June 6, 2025. Those awarded
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