Indigenous

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Tribe asked to allow search for civil rights activist at Wounded Knee

Ray Robinson left his Alabama home to take part in 1973 South Dakota uprising, but he never returned. He is likely buried on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

South Dakota Symphony pulls 'Giants in the Earth' opera out of the shadows

Production based on classic novel about Norwegian settlers will be performed April 26-27 at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls.

Former marshal: Shots fired in reservation raid 'consistent with training'

Questions remain about Zander Zephier's death, including the use of pepper spray and the decision to enter the house without more negotiation.

International educators help alleviate SD teacher shortage

“The bottom line is this: 'Do you want a teacher in the classroom or do you want your kids to learn virtually through a video screen?'”

SD birthing risks rise as another hospital ends service

The state's strict abortion ban makes South Dakota far less attractive to prospective OB-GYNs and other doctors who can deliver babies.

Family seeks answers after man killed in raid

Zander Zephier was shot after law enforcement used pepper spray and entered the basement of his family's home on the Yankton Sioux Reservation.

Native absenteeism challenges SD educators: 'There's no silver bullet'

Family involvement, cultural emphasis among strategies to boost attendance. "It really comes down to engagement. If the kids aren't engaged at school, they probably won't want to come back."
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