Spirit Lake tribal members vote on nickname

Members of the Spirit Lake tribe are voting on the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname. The nickname and logo issue is among the items on the Spirit Lake tribal primary ballot. Reservation polls close at 7 p.m.

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (AP) — Members of the Spirit Lake tribe are voting on the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname.

The nickname and logo issue is among the items on the Spirit Lake tribal primary ballot. Reservation polls close at 7 p.m.

Under a settlement with the NCAA, UND needs approval from the Sioux tribes in the state to continue using the nickname and Indian-head logo without penalties.

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