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Bismarck-Mandan
Our coverage focuses on Native American communities, including city council meetings, events, crime reports, and human interest stories
Public schools
Feather-tying ceremony honors Bismarck-Mandan Native graduates’ protected cultural rights
About 75 students are bestowed an eagle feather to acknowledge life milestone
Adrianna Adame
Traditions
Majority of Bismarck-Mandan high school Native graduates will adorn eagle feathers on their big day
Community leaders assist students with feather trades
Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Style
Collection features Native designs at Louis Vuitton show
Musician and designer Pharrell Williams' sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter men's show featured Americana and Native designs
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press VIA ICT
Local Government
Read MoreTribal leaders hand illusionary sovereignty, tax collection to North Dakota state government
MHA Nation alcohol tax sharing agreement with the state likely unconstitutional
Todd Hall
Bismark Documenters
Read More2024 Election Guide from Bismarck Documenters
Buffalo’s Fire Staff
Check out local Documenters’ published notes from public meetings in Mandan, Lincoln, Bismarck and Fort Yates.
Buffalo’s Fire Staff
Bismarck Documenters note-takers program takes root in Bismarck-Mandan community
Buffalo’s Fire Staff
Next two orientations are planned for Bismarck Documenters
Buffalo’s Fire Staff
Buffalo’s Fire receives $100K grant from Luce Foundation for a community journalism project in Bismarck
Bismarck Documenters program taking the lead for local civc engagement
Buffalo’s Fire Staff
