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'Fighting Sioux' petitions approved for referendum in June
Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Supporters of the "Fighting Sioux" nickname and logo at the University of North Dakota gathered enough signatures to put the issue on the June 12 ballot.
The Committee for Understanding and Respect, led by members of the Spirit Lake Dakotah
Nation, turned in petitions with 16,824 signatures. The Secretary of State determined that 14,901 were valid, more than enough to qualify for the ballot.
The election could be derailed by a lawsuit over the future of the nickname. The state Supreme Court will hear arguments tomorrow.
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Secretary of State: Petitions certified, Fighting Sioux nickname referendum to be on June 12 ballot (The Grand Forks Herald 3/14) Related Stories:
Erich Longie: 'Fighting Sioux' backers don't speak for tribe (2/27)
Secretary of State: Petitions certified, Fighting Sioux nickname referendum to be on June 12 ballot (The Grand Forks Herald 3/14) Related Stories:
Erich Longie: 'Fighting Sioux' backers don't speak for tribe (2/27)
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