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TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003

Members of the Yankton Sioux Tribe have set up camp at a burial site along the Missouri River to protest work by the state of South Dakota.

State workers are turning the site into a recreational campground. Human remains and other items have been uncovered.

A federal judge has given permission for some work to occur. Tribal members say they will do what they can to stop it.

Get the Story:
Yankton stand off begins to protect sacred site (Indian Country Today 5/13)
Indians camp near burial grounds (AP 5/13)

Get the Decison:
Order: Yankton Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (April 18, 2003)

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Editorial: 'Offensive' stance on remains (6/17)
Sacred site protection topic of debate (6/13)
Judge halts work at S.D. site (6/12)
Judge refuses to dismiss burial lawsuit (6/11)
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