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Scott Davis steps down from Interior Department, returns to North Dakota

Davis says he’ll continue supporting Native communities as a member of the private sector

Environmental stewardship

U.S. Forest Service and 11 tribes sign historic agreement to co-manage sacred area in South Dakota

Greenpeace seeks new trial, claiming jury pool biased in case over Dakota Access Pipeline

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

South Dakota passes ‘Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens,’ fails to consult with tribes

By Darren Thompson

Environmental stewardship

U.S. Forest Service and 11 tribes sign historic agreement to co-manage sacred area in South Dakota

The agreement concerns the Black Elk Wilderness, a ‘place of profound spiritual, cultural, and historical importance’

Greenpeace seeks new trial, claiming jury pool biased in case over Dakota Access Pipeline

Group challenges $345M Dakota Access Pipeline verdict, citing jury bias and trial errors as appeals and bond dispute move forward

Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor

South Dakota passes ‘Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens,’ fails to consult with tribes

While new legislation aims to protect local customers from rising electricity rates, an Indigenous land conservation group is calling for a moratorium on data centers

By Darren Thompson

South Dakota

Drilling project moves forward in the heart of the Black Hills

By Gabrielle Nelson

A year without answers: Renzo Bullhead’s family encourages those with information to come forward

Language Access

South Dakota governor signs Helen’s Law, requiring language translations in official state proceedings

By Darren Thompson

Federal Politics

Trump dumps Noem, taps Mullin to be next DHS Secretary

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Native Leadership

Native political organizer and activist running for South Dakota governor

By Gabrielle Nelson

Historic Preservation

Legislation signed to protect Wounded Knee memorial site

By Darren Thompson

Other stories in South Dakota

Montana

The Battle of the Little Bighorn (Greasy Grass): Why it’s still being fought

By Pier Paolo Bozzano

UTTC professor reflects on the Battle of Powder River on its 150th anniversary

By Gabrielle Nelson

Help plan the 150th Battle of the Greasy Grass: complete the official participant survey

By Buffalo's Fire

Tribes, horsemen, deep into planning for Little Bighorn 150th anniversary

By Darren Thompson

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Food sovereignty

UTTC student raises $12k in food drive for North Dakota and Montana

By Gabrielle Nelson

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Montana billboards demand justice for MMIP cases

Other stories in Montana

North Dakota

More than $21 million in federal money to support tribal highway and road projects

Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival to launch next month in Fargo

AIHEC conference honors TCU students with awards for art, sports, academics

By Gabrielle Nelson

‘Our future does not hinge on the limbs of federal decision making,’ keynote speaker tells AIHEC crowd

By Darren Thompson

Daughter’s concern for father grows after 11 months without contact

‘Beyond frustrating’: Family claims they weren't properly notified about 16-year-old’s disappearance

Other stories in North Dakota