Joseph Valandra

I read with great interest the opinion piece written by Lise Balk King entitled, "Vern Traversie and the Worst Place to Be an Indian...

June 10, 2012
Lise Balk King

In western South Dakota, it’s all about perception. If you are Indian, or appear to be Indian, you are routinely judged by the color of your skin regarding the content of your character. If you are white, there is also a set of assumptions made by those standing on the other side....

May 31, 2012
On the afternoon of August 2, a Rapid City, South Dakota police officer on a bicycle made a "routine stop" at a bus station related to an underage drinking complaint, Native Sun Ne...