White Earth

The electric cooperative plans to construct a 6-mile underground line connecting substations in northwestern Minnesota to improve resiliency for 1,500 square miles.

The smoke is expected to remain over the northwest part of the state through the end of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, but by Thursday morning, the smoke will reach southwest Minnesota.

The off-reservation dispensary opened in Moorhead on May 23, 2025, with another planned for St. Cloud after a first-of-its-kind compact between White Earth and Minnesota.

Plus: Megan Buffington recaps a candidate forum for the special Itasca County Board elecion.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has grants for eligible applicants with proposals that improve community relationships with newcomers, like immigrants and refugees.

Researchers said common barriers faced by Native American children include lack of culturally relevant curriculum in their educational settings.

President Joe Biden, in his first presidential visit to a tribal nation on Oct. 25, 2024, issued an apology on behalf of the United States for the federal Indian boarding school policy.

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Band of Chippewa, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and White Earth Nation received funds to increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crime and opioid abuse.

The two individuals were rescued on Sept. 10, 2024. They also received citations for ricing violations as non-enrolled tribal members.

Chairman Michael Fairbanks greeted hundreds of guests as he was sworn in for his second term Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Laura Lee Erickson was also sworn in for her first term serving District 3.