The Oglala Sioux Tribe's president declared a state of emergency in November because of a law and order breakdown on the Pine Ridge Reservation. It's not the first South Dakota tribe to declare an emergency along these lines in recent history.
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Birdie Havo, 69, of Mitchell, SD, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at her home under hospice care. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 29, at Faith Missionary Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7:00 PM at Faith Missionary Church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.