Nonprofit condemns South Dakota governor’s invitation to Trump
NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen says his organization will ‘again be making a stand’ should Trump accept Gov. Larry Rhoden’s ...
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These states use stolen Indigenous land to fund prisons
State trust lands generate millions of dollars for carceral facilities and programs every year, largely from extractive industries like oil and gas drilling.
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Wounded Knee Sacred Site Act moves to Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
If made into law, the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site would formerly reintegrate the Wounded Knee "killing ...
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South Dakota birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service
The elimination of birthing services at Winner Regional Health hospital on Saturday will force dozens of expectant mothers in a wide swath of south-central South Dakota to drive one to ...
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Banks hesitate to lend in Indian Country. New loan aims to help Native entrepreneurs
Native Americans nationwide face unique barriers in accessing capital. A new loan available to Native entrepreneurs aims to ...
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Cash for proposed Grand Forks casino would come from tribal funds, 'private bank financing,' Azure says
Tribal leader Jamie Azure and others spoke in favor of the casino at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Three spoke ...
Extending their REACH: Hutchinson program has spread to more than 60 schools
What started in 2007 as a Hutchinson Public Schools mission to provide support for at-risk students who were struggling academically has spread across the state of Minnesota – and beyond. “I ...
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South Dakota governor signs bill to ban sanctuary cities in the state
On Friday, Feb. 7, Rhoden signed his first bill as Governor, Senate Bill 7, which bans sanctuary cities in South Dakota.