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Welcome Darren Thompson, Buffalo’s Fire’s new staff reporter.
He brings deep experience covering Indian Country, from Standing Rock to tribal governance. Read more-
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Meet Darren Thompson: Buffalo’s Fire’s new staff reporter - Buffalo’s Fire
Thompson brings depth, context and nuance to his reporting on Indian Country
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February 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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On Valentine’s Day, dozens gathered in red at Keelboat Park in Bismarck to honor missing and murdered loved ones and call for justice during an MMIP prayer walk.
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Native community holds MMIP prayer walk in Bismarck - Buffalo’s Fire
Attendees gather on Valentine’s Day to remember loved ones, call for justice
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February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Can someone be convicted of murder without a body? As a Fargo trial approaches, Buffalo’s Fire breaks down how “no-body” homicide cases are prosecuted, what evidence matters and why conviction rates are high.
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No body, no crime? How prosecutors prove murder when a victim is missing - Buffalo’s Fire
While proving a homicide without remains can be a challenge, conviction rates are high
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February 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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As the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn nears, Native leaders warn against efforts to rewrite the site’s history. Native perspectives belong at the center — not erased.
#NativeHistory #IndianCountry #PublicLands
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Native officials denounce Trump’s Little Bighorn revisionism - Buffalo’s Fire
The historic battlefield has been directed to remove signage sharing Native perspective on Custer’s Last Stand
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February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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For Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ communities, the powwow must go on.
Even as federal policies roll back protections, organizers are continuing events, building safety plans and holding space for joy and culture.
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For Two Spirits and Native LGBTQ+ people enduring a second Trump administration, the powwow must go on - Buffalo’s Fire
Events and outreach continue as White House directives roll back rights and recognition
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February 9, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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🦬 “Buffalo are assets of the tribe.”
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants to expand its buffalo herd to strengthen culture, restore grasslands, and support food security.
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‘Gaining back our identity’: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe looks to expand buffalo herd - Buffalo’s Fire
Bigger herd would support tribe’s economy, land and culture, says herd manager
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February 5, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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MMIP search volunteers are heading into the anatomy lab to prepare for the field.

By studying cadavers, volunteers are learning to distinguish human remains from animals and steeling themselves for the reality of recovery work.

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Cadavers help MMIP search volunteers prepare for the worst - Buffalo’s Fire
A trip to an anatomy lab teaches searchers to distinguish between human and animal remains. It also aims to lessen the shock of potentially gruesome discoveries
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January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Thousands of oil wells operate on the Fort Berthold Reservation, producing nearly 154,000 barrels of oil per day. Gas flaring — those flames seen near pumpjacks — is cheaper than capturing gas but harms health and the climate.
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Proposed gas pipeline in North Dakota could help reduce Bakken flaring - Buffalo’s Fire
MHA Nation and Standing Rock say they will monitor pipeline progress for water and environment impact
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January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Northern Plains tribes are condemning federal immigration enforcement after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the arrest of a Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate member.
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MMIP groups and tribal councils condemn violence by federal law enforcement - Buffalo’s Fire
North and South Dakota tribes issue joint statement
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January 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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The cold didn’t stop the crowd at Bismarck’s third annual Winter Jam Powwow on Jan. 24. Nearly 200 dancers, drum groups and Native vendors filled the Event Center for a day of competition, healing and community. “Good energy,” one longtime dancer said. www.buffalosfire.com/goodbye-cabi...
Goodbye, cabin fever: Bismarck winter powwow promotes healing - Buffalo’s Fire
Over 200 dancers participated in the 3rd annual Winter Jam Powwow
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January 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Hoksila Running Bear was last seen on camera walking home in Mandan, N.D., on Oct. 25. He never arrived. Hours later, police reported a man hit by a BNSF train. His mother later confirmed it was her son.
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Standing Rock man assaulted hours before death by train - Buffalo’s Fire
Hoksila Running Bear was struck by a train following months of threats. His mother seeks answers
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January 23, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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More than a year after a security camera captured Derick Wilkinson allegedly killing his girlfriend in White Shield, ND, a plea deal could erase his murder charge.
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Plea agreement could scrub murder charge in North Dakota MMIP case - Buffalo’s Fire
Derick Wilkinson is charged with second degree murder for the 2024 death of Alexia De La Cerda
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January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan told our reporter ICE is racially profiling Native Americans and needs to get out of Minneapolis. She calls the detention of four Oglala Sioux Tribe members "outrageous and unacceptable." @buffalosfire.bsky.social
Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody - Buffalo’s Fire
OST president warns federal officials of legal consequences for treaty violations, unlawful detention and deprivation of civil rights
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January 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out sent federal officials a letter demanding the release of four OST members detained by ICE during recent Minnesota raids, calling the detentions unlawful.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe demands release of tribal members in ICE custody - Buffalo’s Fire
OST president warns federal officials of legal consequences for treaty violations, unlawful detention and deprivation of civil rights
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January 14, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The former Benson County Sheriff’s chief deputy charged in unlawful arrests of Spirit Lake citizens will appear in court Jan. 16 for a felony dispositional conference. Travis Carlson was arrested in July after two misconduct investigations.
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Chief deputy charged with unlawful arrests of Spirit Lake citizens to make court appearance Jan. 16 - Buffalo’s Fire
Travis Carlson was arrested in July following an investigation into the Benson County Sheriff’s Office
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January 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says any past support for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem came from a former chair — not the tribal council. Chairman Steve Sitting Bear said no resolution or official action endorsed her nomination.
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe distances itself from former chair’s endorsement of Kristi Noem - Buffalo’s Fire
Following recent immigration actions by ICE, Chairman Sitting Bear emphasizes Janet Alkire’s support for former South Dakota governor was solely her own
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January 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Hundreds gathered Sunday at Minneapolis’ Pow Wow Grounds to pray after a week of unrest tied to ICE activity. Chief Arvol Looking Horse led prayers for the community and the family of Renee Good, who was fatally shot by ICE on Jan. 7.
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Minneapolis Native community gathers in prayer after intense week of ICE activity - Buffalo’s Fire
NDN Collective founder calls for tribal nations to work with city and state partners to ban ICE
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January 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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The FBI is investigating two weekend murders on the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain reservations. A suspect is in custody in the Jan. 11 killing of Jesse Clark Davis, and another faces a felony murder charge in a Jan. 10 killing at the Sky Dancer Casino. www.buffalosfire.com/fbi-investig...
FBI investigating two weekend murders on North Dakota reservations - Buffalo’s Fire
Suspects apprehended in both cases
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January 12, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Indigenous leaders in Minneapolis held a press conference after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good, an unarmed 37-year-old mother of three. Leaders say increased ICE activity is making Native communities unsafe. www.buffalosfire.com/minneapolis-...
Minneapolis Indigenous community organizes around ICE activity - Buffalo’s Fire
‘We are under attack right now from our federal government’
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January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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“I can wait just a few years to be Miss Rodeo North Dakota.”
After three attempts, Jaylynn Hicks earns the title and makes history as the first Native titleholder in over 70 years.
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Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2026 begins her reign as traveling ambassador - Buffalo’s Fire
Jaylynn Hicks is first Native to hold the title in more than 70 years
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January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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More than 100 people gathered at Wounded Knee on Dec. 29 to mark the 135th anniversary of the massacre and celebrate new federal protections for the memorial site.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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A humpback whale ensnared in crab pot line washed ashore near Yachats during the Siletz Tribe’s restoration celebration. Tribal council member Robert Kentta witnessed its final struggle.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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A year of upheaval and political friction. Buffalo’s Fire reporters reflect on the stories that defined 2025 — from federal immigration enforcement to grassroots fights for justice.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Buffalo's Fire reporters reflect on the year that was
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Reporters’ Notebook: The year that was - Buffalo’s Fire
Buffalo’s Fire reporters reflect on their biggest stories of 2025
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December 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Runaway kids in the Dakotas are a big part of missing Indigenous cases. #MMIP
Runaway children in the Dakotas account for majority of missing Indigenous persons reports - Buffalo’s Fire
In September, at least 73 Native people were reported missing in North and South Dakota — 65 are children
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December 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM