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- ↑ Bolstad, Jackson (November 11, 2014). "Black Hills Bronze to pour last sculpture". Rapid City Journal . Retrieved August 2, 2015.
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- ↑ Palazzolo, Joe (May 10, 2012). "Kevin Costner Wins Contract Dispute over Buffalo Sculpture". Wall Street Journal Law Blog. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ↑ Dunsmoor, Ben (March 19, 2012). "SD Supreme Court Hears Suit Against Costner". KELO-TV . Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ↑ Cook, Andrea J. (June 30, 2011). "Judge: Tatanka sculpture stays with Costner". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
