Published September 18, 2009, 08:03 AM

New Miss Indian Nations crowned

A McLaughlin, S.D., woman is the new Miss Indian Nations. Jennifer Mellette was crowned the 17th Miss Indian Nations during the recent International Powwow at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck.

BISMARCK (AP) — A McLaughlin, S.D., woman is the new Miss Indian Nations.

Jennifer Mellette was crowned the 17th Miss Indian Nations during the recent International Powwow at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck.

Mellette is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. She is a junior at Northern State University majoring in political science and criminal justice.

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