December 21, 2000

Fighting Sioux nickname retained in North Dakota

Dan Gunderson - Reporter

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The North Dakota board of higher education voted unanimously today to keep the University of North Dakota's controversial "Fighting Sioux "nickname. The vote is being severely criticized by some Native Americans who find the nickname offensive. Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Reha reports.

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