Blake Nicholson
Reporter with the Associated Press
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South Dakota governor, Oglala Sioux in protests standoff
The Oglala Sioux and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are each waiting for the other side to make a move to resolve a disagreement over anti-protest legislation that led to the tribe banning the governor from one of the largest reservations in the country.
Board: Pipeline security company operated without license
North Dakota regulators are suing a private security firm hired by the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, alleging it operated in the state without a license.
Dakota Access pipeline expected to begin shipping Thursday
The developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, which is expected to begin shipping oil on Thursday, will face scrutiny later this summer on whether it violated North Dakota rules during construction
Dakota Access fight provides blueprint for pipeline protests
Prolonged protests in North Dakota failed to stop the flow of oil through the Dakota Access pipeline. But they've provided inspiration for protests against pipelines around the country.
Native Americans to protest Trump, pipeline in Washington
American Indian tribes from around the country are bringing their frustrations with the Trump administration and its approval of the Dakota Access oil pipeline to the nation's capital.
Judge to hear arguments on Dakota Access oil pipeline work
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether to stop the final bit of construction on the disputed Dakota Access pipeline, perhaps just days before it could start moving oil.
Protesters cleared from Dakota Access oil pipeline camp
Authorities cleared a protest camp where opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline had gathered for the better part of a year. Forty-six people were arrested.
US shutting down Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp
The Corps has told those who remain in the Oceti Sakowin camp that they needed to leave by 2 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. Doug Burgum listed the same time and date in an emergency evacuation order last week.