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Jul 25, 2025

Fort Totten Days honors veterans, youth and culture


July 25, 2025

The Spirit Lake Nation is hosting the 57th Annual Fort Totten Days celebration at the Andrew Shaw Arena in Fort Totten, North Dakota. According to organizers, the four-day celebration, which ends July 27, will feature a youth pageant, powwow, rodeo and golf tournament. The Spirit Lake Veterans group has led the event planning for the last three years and will continue to play a central role. The powwow is expected to draw over 300 dancers in 32 categories. Additional events include a rodeo and youth rodeo hosted by the Rough Rider Rodeo Association and a golf tournament hosted by Cankdeska Cikana Community College.

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