Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota

May 4, 2026Updated: May 7, 2026

By SARAH RAZA

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Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

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Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

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