Tribal officials pledge action against meth
August 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic
LAKE ANDES Yankton Sioux tribal officials publicly stated this week they plan to take action to combat methamphetamine use in their community. Continue Reading
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Yankton tribe hasn’t used federal grant to fight meth
August 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic
WAGNER (AP) An American Indian tribe in an area of southeastern South Dakota where some people say the illegal drug methamphetamine has become rampant has not used a federal grant to hire a detective to combat meth use. Continue Reading
Break-ins alleged at YST tribal headquarters
June 22, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Yankton Sioux government crisis grows from Fort Randall Casino controversy.
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Yankton Sioux government crisis deepens
June 21, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Six acting officials reportedly OK’d in place of those who were suspended.
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Yankton Sioux Tribe leaders suspended for alleged misconduct
June 19, 2012 in The Daily Republic
WAGNER The vice chairwoman and five other members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee have been suspended without pay for misconduct after allegedly trying to cancel a meeting of the tribe’s General Council without the authority to do so. Continue Reading
Somali man charged with ND murders
May 24, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Victims were members of Yankton Sioux Tribe. Continue Reading
Yankton Sioux Tribe cheers new leadership
September 30, 2011 in The Daily Republic
More than 400 people cheered and applauded the newly inducted members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee Friday in Wagner.
Speakers expressed the importance of leadership, unity and a stronger government.
Incoming chairman Thurman Cournoyer Sr. stated he plans to bring the tribal council back to a place of honor by providing transparency, better law and policy enforcement and promoting the tribe’s heritage. The tribal government is moving into a new headquarters in Wagner Monday.
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Yankton Sioux Tribe prepares for transition in leadership
September 28, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Chairman-elect asks outgoing officials not to attend ceremony. Continue Reading
‘Mob rule’ alleged on Yankton Sioux Reservation
September 17, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Tension between incoming, outgoing tribal council officials leads to school lockdown.
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Thune gets tour of health care ‘mecca’ in Wagner
April 20, 2011 in The Daily Republic
Sen. John Thune spent three hours Wednesday listening and learning about health-care concerns and efforts to serve residents in and near this Charles Mix County community.
Thune, R-S.D., toured the Wagner Community Based Outpatient Clinic, which provides health-care services for veterans.
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