Prairie Island weed-growing operation brings newfound pride to Dakota tribe, and cannabis closer to Twin Cities
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is ...
Cybersecurity incident at Minnesota tribal community, casino prompts shutdown
The slot machines fell silent over the weekend at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. Guests starting Thursday began noticing phones not working, bingo night cancellations and reservations that they ...
Minnesota judge rules that state can still prosecute marijuana crimes on tribal land
A judge has ruled that Minnesota can still prosecute tribal members on reservations over marijuana possession crimes, even with the state’s legalization of cannabis. Todd Thompson, a 54-year-old White ...
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What Trump’s executive orders mean for Native American students in Minnesota
At the core of what’s called the federal government’s “trust responsibility” to tribal nations is the idea that in exchange ...
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Tribal cannabis gaining ground in Minnesota as leaders navigate growth pains
Tribal nations in Minnesota are quickly opening cannabis businesses ahead of state competitors, creating jobs but also ...
Brad Dokken: Red Lake Nation to offer 20 tribal elk tags for Kittson County hunt
The Red Lake Band of Chippewa will offer 20 elk tags to tribal members — double the number of tags offered last year — for a season in northwest Minnesota that will begin Sept. 15 and continue through ...
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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith Hosts Flag Ceremony Honoring Minnesota Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tina Smith hosted a Flag Ceremony on Monday in Washington, D.C., bringing together Tribal leaders from across Minnesota. The event honored the flags of the state’s Tribal ...