OPINION: Geographic name changes needed
April 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic
The new names should be based on local history, folklore, events or natural features of the area.
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Naughty names nixed on Pine Ridge reservation
April 6, 2013 in The Daily Republic
SD panel: Offensive titles given to geographic features should go. Continue Reading
SDSU geography convention set for this week
March 11, 2013 in The Daily Republic
BROOKINGS (AP) The nation’s oldest student-organized geography convention will begin this week at South Dakota State University.
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OUR VIEW: Efforts to remove offensive names a positive for state
October 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Casual use of words like “negro” and “squaw” just isn’t right. Continue Reading
Panel: Meade Co. creek should be renamed Howes Creek
October 10, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE A South Dakota panel responsible for getting rid of offensive place names recommended Tuesday that Negro Creek in Meade County be renamed Howes Creek in honor of the nearby post office and store.
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SD panel says creek should be renamed Howes Creek
October 9, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) A South Dakota panel responsible for getting rid of offensive place names has recommended that Negro Creek in Meade County be renamed Howes Creek.
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Gant outlines fall ballot issues
September 14, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Secretary of state speaks at meeting of local service club.
SD panel works to change offensive place names
June 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE (AP) For nearly two decades, state Rep. Dean Wink of Howes has been trying to change the name of Negro Creek, which runs through his western South Dakota ranch.
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