On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6–3 to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund (USF), a federal program that subsidizes broadband and phone access for rural and low-income communities. (AI generated photo) PINE RIDGE— For the people of Pine Ridge, broadband is not just about
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Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Photo from BHCWA website. SPEARFISH CANYON – Lilias Jarding from the Black Hills Clean Water Alliance recently warned that efforts to permit proposed exploratory drilling and drilling projects in the Black Hills would likely be accelerated. For instance the Ponderosa Project which had been on hold
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Pat Williams Spanning two decades, whenever tribal leaders from any State went to Washington D.C. for lobbying purposes, a visit with Montana Congressman Pat Williams (D) was top priority. Williams was a good friend who could be counted on to actively support tribal requests, especially for education, protection of the
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Boyonce describes “warring Indians” as antagonizers of Buffalo Soldiers and enemies of peace. Beyoncé’s recent choice to wear a T-shirt depicting the Buffalo Soldiers during her Juneteenth performance in Paris has sparked significant controversy, reigniting debates over how American history is narrated and sometimes distorted. While she is celebrated for
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Big Foot riders (some not in photo) rested and well fed, camping at Spotted Elk place in Lame Deer. Of special note, the Spotted Elk family is writer Clara Caufield’s family of origin. (Photo by Clara Caufield) LAME DEER, Mont. – On June 22nd and 23rd, the Big Foot Riders
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Oglala Lakota Housing Authority breaks ground for 25 new units MARTIN – Acquiring new housing is a vital step forward, especially on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, which boasts the largest population of all nine reservations in South Dakota. Recognizing this need, a comprehensive development plan has been set in
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Community members gathering to share a meal during the WSDCA 60th Anniversary Celebration. (Photo by Marnie Cook) RAPID CITY – Western South Dakota Community Action (WSDCA) hosted its 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday June 21, 2025, with food, family fun, games, a raffle plus a silent auction. The celebration was
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Francis Whitebird RAPID CITY—Back in the old days, before the people laid down their arms at Fort Robinson in 1877, leadership wasn’t a matter of ballots or bureaucracy. It was survival. Threats were real and constant, and if your leadership was weak, there was no second chance, no do-over election
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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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