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Bismarck-Mandan

News from the Bismarck-Mandan area covering city council, local events, crime and stories from Native American communities.

Legal fight

Greenpeace seeks new trial, claiming jury pool biased in case over Dakota Access Pipeline

Group challenges $345M Dakota Access Pipeline verdict, citing jury bias and trial errors as appeals and bond dispute move forward

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

Politics

Tribal leaders call for sovereignty as federal support wavers

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

MMIP Awareness

Native community holds MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck

By Jolan Kruse

State Capitol

Indigenous voices speak loudly at Bismarck ‘No Kings’ rally

By Gabrielle Nelson

Politics

Tribal leaders call for sovereignty as federal support wavers

At the June 3 Government to Government Conference in Bismarck, leaders said proposed federal funding cuts threaten education, safety

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

MMIP Awareness

Native community holds MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck

Attendees gather on Valentine’s Day to remember loved ones, call for justice

By Jolan Kruse

State Capitol

Indigenous voices speak loudly at Bismarck ‘No Kings’ rally

Thousands peacefully protest

By Gabrielle Nelson

ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.

Local Government

Crisis Response

North Dakota Legislature passes law aimed at tackling MMIP crisis

By Alix Dobler

Rural Uncertainty

USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative

Indian Affairs

North Dakota lawmakers to review key bills impacting Native American communities

By Buffalo's Fire

Dakota Access Pipeline

Media petition North Dakota Supreme Court for expanded access to Greenpeace trial

Amy Dalrymple, North Dakota Monitor

ND Legislature Considers Free School Meals Bill.

Education

Free school meals bill fails in the North Dakota House

Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor

Workforce Strain

Bill proposes repeal of immigration office amidst workforce crisis

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative

Other stories in Local Government

Lifestyle

Bismarck Civic Center

Culture’d Couture fashion show brings Bismarck-Mandan community together for Native art and style

By Adrianna Adame

Education

Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools

By Adrianna Adame

Public schools

Feather-tying ceremony honors Bismarck-Mandan Native graduates’ protected cultural rights

By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame

Traditions

Majority of Bismarck-Mandan high school Native graduates will adorn eagle feathers on their big day

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Style

Collection features Native designs at Louis Vuitton show

Thomas Adamson, Associated Press VIA ICT

Lifestyle

Crow artist boots hit Nordstrom shelves

Nora Mabie, Missoulian via ICT