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Attorney General Calls Out Black Elk Development

The South Dakota Attorney General says a group working to change the name of Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak is not currently a legitimate charity.

The South Dakota Board of Geographical Names is the official state entity that deals with any calls to change a name of a known location.
 
But leaders of the group Black Elk Development say it is a legitimate charity that is trying to build consensus within tribes for a new name for Harney Peak.

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