Porcupine -- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our founding members, Tim Standing Soldier. He was a positive force for the progress of our peoples rights. His constructive criticism always led to something good in our years of organizing. Tim helped us organize against a racist mascot in Martin SD, as well as a massive march against racism in that town. Tim encouraged confrontational politics during our earlier years. We stood strong at Mt Rushmore among other a ctions. Tim really showed how he cared about the Lakota Nation. We will truly miss this human being. Our condolences to his friends, siblings and children. ### Civic leader passes By Brandon Ecoffey, Times Editor RAPID CITY— Timothy Standing Soldier passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Standing Soldier was a leader in Rapid City’s Native community and served as a member of Rapid City’s Human Relations commission. The commission was the brainchild of Rapid City’s Ma
