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Reporting on the issues that shape Native life — from tribal sovereignty and education to healthcare, housing and economic development.
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Supreme Court ruling robs Native Americans of ‘silent partner’ in legislative redistricting

South Dakota won’t redraw its districts until 2031, but advocates are already worried
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight
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
Billy Kirkland
Energy Development
MHA Nation charts path to self-sufficiency by leveraging natural gas, data centers
Tribal leaders say natural gas, data centers and expanded infrastructure could help reduce long-term dependence on federal funding
Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor
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Tribal Voting
US Supreme Court sends North Dakota tribal redistricting case back for review
High court orders appeals court to reconsider tribal voting rights lawsuit after recent ruling changed standards for racial gerrymandering cases
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.