South Dakota News Watch

A guide to South Dakota's 9 Native tribes

South Dakota's land has been home to Indigenous people for hundreds of years. Around 8.5% of the state's population ...

South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance formed to increase NA tourism

A survey from South Dakota Tourism in 2018 found that around 80% of visitors want a Native American “experience” during their ...

From Pest to Pride: How the Coyote Became South Dakota’s State Animal

An animal once considered a pest with a bounty on its head managed to become the official state animal of South Dakota. The ...
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Some South Dakota tribes begin to embrace visitors as engine for economic development

Some members of the state’s tribal nations are beginning to slowly embrace visitors, as the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) works with tribal leaders and organizations to reframe tourism ...
WSB-TV

South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The owner of a South Dakota hotel who said Native Americans were banned from the establishment was found liable for discrimination against Native Americans on Friday. A federal ...

Oglala Sioux president walks back claims of DHS pressure, member arrests

The accusations arose amid concerns over immigration enforcement and racial profiling affecting Native Americans.