Bois Forte Band

The first of two Native American Heritage Nights Jan. 20, 2026, included drumming, dancing and an Ojibwe-language broadcast. The second is Jan. 30 against Grand Rapids.

The same announcers from the historic Minnesota Wild Ojibwe-language broadcast in November will announce hockey games against Cloquet-Esko-Carlton and Grand Rapids on Jan. 20 and 30, 2026.

Ann Seigfreid's work will focus on energy sovereignty for the Bois Forte and Fond du Lac bands.

District I Rep. Perry Drift resigned Aug. 12, 2025, following a DWI arrest and months of turmoil following an altercation. This is the band's second special election this year.

Nett Lake aims to reallocate funds to pay for building improvements, and Fisher is trying to pass an operating levy for the third year in a row.

The Bois Forte Tribal Council said band members would prefer to meet in March instead of January.

Carlos A. Hernandez will serve out the remainder of former Chair Cathy Chavers' term. Chavers stepped down in January 2025 to focus on her mental health.

Travis Morrison and Carlos A. Hernandez were the top vote-getters of the six band members running in the special election to finish the term of former Chair Cathy Chavers.

Plus: The Bois Forte Band is the latest to enter the cannabis marketplace with its Ishkode, Ojibwe for "fire," dispensary; and dozens of Northland athletes made the podium at last week's state wrestling tournament.

The NOAA grant will help the county and partners address climate change impacts on Minnesota's coastal region surrounding Lake Superior.