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Developers: Shooting range near Bear Butte still on
Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Developers have told a federal judge that plans for a shooting range near sacred Bear Butte are still on.
The developers have lost federal funds for the project. The state returned the money after a Department of Housing and Urban Development audit showed the state misrepresented Census data.
Seven tribes and the Defenders of the Black Hills filed suit to stop the shooting range. Tribal members go to Bear Butte to pray, make offerings and hold ceremonies.
A second lawsuit challenged the use of HUD funds for the range. Developers want this case dismissed, since they plan to use private funds.
Get the Story:
Judge asked to dismiss shooting range suit
(AP 12/16)
Relevant Links:
Defenders of the Black Hills -
http://www.defendblackhills.org/defenders
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