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Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate host sold-out wacipi celebrating America 250

The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate hosted a wacipi, or powwow, that drew more than 4,000 attendees to celebrate the nation’s 250th…

By Brandon Heim 05/16/2026

Native American students graduating from Lake Area Technical College and Watertown High School were celebrated during an honoring ceremony on…

BROOKINGS – For centuries, Oceti Sakowin – including the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota dialects – was the human language that…

By Roger Whittle 03/31/2026

A new detention center nearing completion in Agency Village, S.D., will feature artwork by a Watertown artist. Kay Quale collaborated…

The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate broke ground on a new law enforcement center Wednesday, August 27, bringing a state-of-the-art facility near…

By Scott Waltman 07/08/2025

An Aberdeen state legislator is taking heat for a controversial post he made on Instagram, though he’s not apologizing. Rep….

By Brandon Heim 05/17/2025

Lake Are Technical College and Watertown High School held an honor ceremony on Thursday May 15 for their Native American…