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S.D. fair offers Native day
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MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2001 This past Friday, the South Dakota State Fair held its first Native American Day since 1920. The day featured entertainment, cultural presentations and speakers. It started with a run with 1964 Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills, who is Oglala Lakota. State Rep. Ron Volesky, D-Huron, who is of Indian descent, pushed for the day. Get the Story:
Native Day first since 1920 (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 8/4)
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