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Big Sioux
Big Sioux , river, 420 mi (676 km) long, rising in NE S.Dak. and flowing S into the Missouri River. It passes through an agricultural region that produces corn, oats, hogs, and beef cattle. The river's meandering course drops 20 ft (6 m) and services a hydroelectric station there. The Big Sioux forms part of the border between Iowa and South Dakota.
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The Sioux: The Dakota and Lakota Nations.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Canadian Journal of History; 12/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; The Sioux: The Dakota anal Lakota Nations, by Guy...Minnesota, has written a compelling study of the Sioux. His approach is wide-ranging and deep...discoveries and state of knowledge about the Sioux from pre-history to 2000, drawn from the...
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SIOUX FALLS CITY PLANNING COMMISSION ISSUES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 7/20/2007; 700+ words
; The city of Sioux Falls issued the following news release...given that at the regular meeting of the Sioux Falls City Planning Commission to be held...the 1983 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sioux Falls: 1 An ordinance of the City of Sioux...
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Sioux Indians take their crusade for justice to Mt. Rushmore.
PR Newswire; 8/5/1988; 700+ words
; SIOUX INDIANS TAKE THEIR CRUSADE FOR JUSTICE TO MT. RUSHMORE...PRNewswire/ -- On Aug. 16, 1988, the nation's Sioux Indians will march to Mt. Rushmore where they plan to hold a Sioux Nation Black Hills rally as part of their continuing...
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Sioux City jumps on Crows
Newspaper article from: The Topeka ; 2/24/2002; ; 700+ words
; Sioux City Journal The Sioux City Musketeers took a 3-0 lead in the first two periods and held...period for a 7-4 win Saturday over West Division rival Topeka at Sioux City Auditorium. The eight-goal explosion by both teams in the third...
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Sioux Falls skates past Cougars.
Newspaper article from: American News (Aberdeen, SD); 3/5/2007; 595 words
; ...second period Sunday and lost 12-2 against Sioux Falls at the Odde Ice Arena. The Cougars...finished with 12 saves on 14 shots for Sioux Falls. Aberdeen will now play in the state...It is a matter of working as team." Sioux Falls 3 6 3-12 Aberdeen 1 0 1-2 First...
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Sioux Name Special Chief In Land Drive; Some Questioning His Indian Ancestry
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 3/27/1988; ; 644 words
; ...businessman's elevation to special chief of the Sioux Indians might help his crusade to regain...tribes after gold was discovered, but some Sioux say they believe he is "impersonating...that are rightfully owned by the Lakota {Sioux} people," Phillip J. Stevens said at...
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Sioux City takes it to Crows
Newspaper article from: The Topeka ; 11/10/2001; ; 700+ words
; Special to The Capital-Journal SIOUX CITY, Iowa --- The Sioux City Musketeers extended their United States Hockey League...for the third time this season, 8-4, Friday night at Sioux City Auditorium. In two earlier meetings in Topeka...
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SIOUX LOOK TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TIME OFF
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 11/16/2009; 700+ words
; ...28). MEDIA INFORMATION: Most Fighting Sioux regular season home hockey games can be...and on stations across the Fighting Sioux Radio Network (excluding Oct. 18 against...FightingSioux.com LAST ACTION: The Fighting Sioux skated to a series split against the Ohio...
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Sioux Falls too much for Crows to handle
Newspaper article from: The Topeka ; 12/2/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...Topeka: Team breaks out to early lead before Sioux Falls rallies Special to the Capital-Journal SIOUX FALLS, Iowa --- Faced with a maddening meltdown after staking an early lead, Sioux Falls refused to go down. It was Rico Fatticci...
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SIOUX TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STONY BROOK MISCUES, OUTLAST SEAWOLVES 31-24
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 10/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...of Stony Brook turnovers as the Fighting Sioux defeated the Seawolves, 31-24, in the...Bowl USA games since 1966. The Fighting Sioux have out-scored their opponents 1,170-619. The Sioux offense woke up in the second half after...
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Sioux Falls: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Sioux Falls: History Falls on Big Sioux River Attract Settlers Attracted by the economic potential of the Sioux Falls on the Big Sioux River, Dr. George M. Staples of Dubuque, Iowa, organized Western Town near the falls in 1856. Staples and...
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Sioux
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Sioux or Dakota, confederation of Native North...branches (see Native American languages ). The Sioux, or Dakota, consisted of seven tribes in...Oglala. Migration toward the Southwest The Sioux were first noted historically in the Jesuit...
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Sioux Falls: Education and Research
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Sioux Falls: Education and Research Elementary and Secondary Schools South...graduation rates in the country. Public elementary and secondary schools in Sioux Falls are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which enrolls the highest number of students...
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Sioux Falls: Recreation
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Sioux Falls: Recreation Sightseeing Local sightseeing...around the natural beauty and history of Sioux Falls. A good place to begin a sightseeing...Park. This park is located where the Big Sioux River forms the Falls, a natural phenomenon...
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Treaty with Sioux Nation
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
Treaty with Sioux Nation The Sioux were an important confederacy of the North American Indian tribes that inhabited the Great Plains. In the seventeenth century the Sioux had comprised small bands of Woodland Indians in the Mille Lacs region...
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