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In: Background, Indian Panic

Dustin WhiteEditor Panic had spread throughout the state. Rumors were circulating that a Lakota uprising was imminent. Seized by fear, many of the women and children closest to the Standing Rock Reservation were put on trains, and transported to the perceived safety of Bismarck. With just the Northern Pacific RailroadRead More →

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In: Background, Fort RIce, Forts, Landmarks

Dustin WhiteEditor The fort never became as well known as Fort Abraham Lincoln; however, its importance can not be overlooked. Records don’t seem to agree with when the fort was first established, with some placing the date on July 7, while others, including the marker which stands on the nowRead More →

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Dustin WhiteEditor On Dec. 26, 1862, the largest mass execution in the United States history occurred. 38 Dakota prisoners were led to a specially constructed scaffold, and ultimately to their deaths, in Mankota, Minn. The men were part of a group of 392 prisoners, who were tried after their surrender,Read More →

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In: Biographies, Sitting Bull

Dustin WhiteEditor While Ernie LaPointe isn’t a towering man, he is imposing nonetheless. He speaks with an expertise that can’t be faked, and a passion few can muster. As the great-grandson of Tatanka Iyotake, Sitting Bull, and having immersed himself not only in the oral stories that were passed downRead More →

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In: Biographies, George Custer

Dustin WhiteEditor George Armstrong Custer is often depicted as a doting husband. Elizabeth “LIbbie” Custer was the love of his life, and their marriage seemed as if it was a fairy tale, Custer the big strong hero, Libbie the princess by his side. As often is the case, the storyRead More →