Voters of theSpirit Lake Dakotah
Nation have apparently backed the "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo of the University of North Dakota in overwhelming numbers.
The Grand Forks Herald said it was trying to verify the results. But a supporter told the paper that 67 percent backed the controversial name.
UND agreed to stop using Indian imagery unless it could get the support of the Spirit Lake Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Leaders at Standing Rock already voted against the name but some members want a referendum like the one at Spirit Lake.
Get the Story:Spirit Lake voters overwhelmingly support UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname (The Grand Forks Herald 4/22)
Kelley distances UND from tribal decisions on Fighting Sioux nickname (The Grand Forks Herald 4/22) Some Opinions:
Eunice Davidson: Apologies for campaign's ugly turn (The Grand Forks Herald 4/22)
Tom Disselhorst: Nickname settlement was imposed on tribes (The Grand Forks Herald 4/22) Related Stories:
Judge won't halt Spirit Lake vote on 'Fighting Sioux' (4/20)
'Fighting Sioux' opponents challenge Spirit Lake vote (4/17)
Eunice Davidson: Why I'm fighting for 'Fighting Sioux' (4/16)
Opinion: 'Fighting Sioux' name a tribal political issue (4/13)
Standing Rock vote sought on 'Fighting Sioux' (4/10)
Spirit Lake Nation set for vote on 'Fighting Sioux' (3/26)
Tom Iron: Higher priorities than 'Fighting Sioux' name (3/16)
Spirit Lake group wants vote on 'Fighting Sioux' name (3/13)
Letter: 'Fighting Sioux' nickname must go (3/9)
'Fighting Sioux' committee faces more criticism (3/4)
Letter: No win-win in keeping 'Fighting Sioux' name (3/2)
'Fighting Sioux' committee holds first meeting (2/27)
Letter: 'Fighting Sioux' vote threatens sovereignty (2/20)
Spirit Lake Nation weighs 'Fighting Sioux' vote (2/19)
Letter: Let tribes vote on 'Fighting Sioux' name (2/12)
Spirit Lake vote sought on 'Fighting Sioux' nick (2/11)
Louis Gray: No thanks for 'Sioux' awareness (2/6)
Opinions: Even more debate on 'Fighting Sioux' nick (2/2)
Opinions: Still more debate on 'Fighting Sioux' nick (1/26)
Yellow Bird: Another 'Fighting Sioux' committee (1/19)
North Dakota Gov: Resolving 'Fighting Sioux' issue (1/19)