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District 4A House candidates stress Native voter education and access in North Dakota state race

By Adrianna Adame
Most 2024 North Dakota ballot measures appear too close to call
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South Dakota governor seeks audits of tribes
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Referendum advances as Three Affiliated Tribes go to polls with doubts about $250M payout
By Talli Nauman
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BadAss Grandmas want you to get involved for democracy
Badass Grandmas
Mobilized by a $250 million mystery, North Segment candidates promise honesty
By Grace Fiori
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‘Mom in moccasins’ running for Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation council seat
By Adrianna Adame
Constitution
Indigenous leaders show up in force at Democratic National Convention
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
Hundreds of thousands of parents died from drugs. Their kids need more help, advocates say
US Heroin Epidemic Takes Toll On Families
Vice President Kamala Harris’ mixed record on Indigenous issues
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Indigenous congress members react to attempted assassination of Donald Trump
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Legislative primary races to watch
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Seventh tribe bans Kristi Noem
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North Dakota changes course on tribal redistricting case, asks US Supreme Court to rule
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Native lawmakers seek accountability after racial misconduct at school events
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Baesler says NDGOP doesn’t reflect voters’ views on education
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Tribes ask court to end North Dakota’s appeal of Native voting rights victories
By Adrianna Adame
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Opinion
Tribal leaders hand illusionary sovereignty, tax collection to North Dakota state government
MHA Nation alcohol tax sharing agreement with the state likely unconstitutional
By Todd Hall and Todd Hall
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Feds meet with Lake County Commission on criminal jurisdiction
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Looking ahead with Brad Hawk, executive director of North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission
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