US Senate challenger says Wounded Knee medals ‘should not stand’; incumbent says more info needed

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 690

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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South Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds said he wants to “get the facts” before deciding whether any medals awarded to soldiers who were at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre should be rescinded, while his opponent said the medals “should not stand.”

Independent candidate Brian Bengs is …

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