Indigenous

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Stories about South Dakota's Native Americans that focus on solutions and not just challenges and highlight their rich culture.

Lengkeek re-elected as Crow Creek chairman; other tribal elections in 2026

Which tribes in South Dakota are holding elections for leadership positions in 2026.

A guide to South Dakota's 9 Native tribes

The governance, geography, people and economy of South Dakota's nine Native American reservations and tribes.

USDA cuts programs to aid new and Native American farmers

The federal government has eliminated a Biden-era program aimed at helping new or minority farmers learn the business and get some money to jumpstart their careers.

More than a game: Why basketball runs deep in South Dakota’s Native communities

Some of the best basketball players in SD history come from Native communities. Here's how 'Rez ball' followed athletes across generations.

Tilsen charges dropped after mistrial

The founder and CEO of NDN Collective was accused of driving his vehicle at a Rapid City police officer in June 2022.

Native-led health research company bridges medical gaps in tribal communities

Missouri Breaks Industries Research is changing the narrative on reservations in South Dakota and North Dakota: "It's just not the clinical research study that you know – it's more relaxed, patient informed."

Horses that heal: Equine therapy rising in popularity

The popular animals with gentle souls have the ability to calm and soothe adults and children with physical, mental or behavioral problems. And insurance usually covers it.
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