South Dakota News, Events and Travel Tips

South Dakota’s Great Places: Native American Scenic Byway

Posted by on May 18, 2011 in Central SD, Native Americans | 0 comments

  PIERRE, S.D. – Among the countless beautiful drives in South Dakota, one stands out as a unique opportunity for travelers....

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Williams and Ree: The Indian and the White Guy

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011 in Commentary, Entertainment, Native Americans | 1 comment

Recently, I was speaking to a co-worker of mine and mentioned something about Williams and Ree. My co-worker’s response stunned...

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Sitting Bull: One of South Dakota’s ‘Great Faces’

Posted by on Dec 5, 2010 in History, Native Americans, Western Culture | 0 comments

Hunkpapa Lakota leader, warrior and holy man Sitting Bull was respected for his bravery and insight. After the Battle at Little Big Horn,...

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Renowned Native American artist and South Dakotan Oscar Howe

Posted by on Oct 27, 2010 in General News, History, Native Americans | 0 comments

Gov. Mike Rounds has declared 2010 a "Year of Unity" in South Dakota. The declaration aims to foster better relations between...

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Echoes of hope at Wounded Knee

Posted by on Oct 15, 2010 in History, Native Americans, Western SD | 2 comments

In the spring of 2008, while I was working as a reporter at The Daily Republic in Mitchell, my editor handed me a large packet of...

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Ziolkowski: The man behind Crazy Horse Memorial

Posted by on Oct 8, 2010 in Black Hills, History, Native Americans, Western SD | 0 comments

The South Dakota Office of Tourism puts out a weekly press release series called "Great Faces." The title plays off the...

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