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South Dakota governor seeks audits of tribes

Indigenous content creator represents his people
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School superintendent fired after racist comments
Nicole Swigart
Relatives mourn fatal shooting of man who intervened in clash during Oglala Nation powwow
By Talli Nauman and Talli Nauman
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ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Superintendent placed on leave following offensive comments
Rapid City School Area
Access to health care limited in rural and reservation areas
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Tribe will not attend governor’s public safety summit
Kristi Noem
South Dakota Board of Regents clamp down on use of tribal affiliations in email signatures
Megan Red Shirt-Shaw
Rapid City schools see record number of Native graduates
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Survey says nearly two-thirds of South Dakota educators use Indigenous standards
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Final South Dakota tribe bans governor
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Cole Brings Plenty's last breath here marks his first breath in Spirit World, funeral unites community
Family and community set for investigation and attention towards Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear and Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
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Changing the narrative, one photo at a time
Eunice Straight Head
Water from arsenic-laced wells could protect tribal land from wildfires
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Fourth tribe bans Gov. Kristi Noem
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MMIP cases in South Dakota remain high, new efforts hope to change that
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Oglala Sioux Tribe calls for ceasefire in Gaza
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Two Dakota tribes partner on broadband initiative
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Tribes call for apology from SD governor
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Indigenous women reclaim traditional birthing practices
Rencountre and Midwife