Wild Rice

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

Todd Thompson's charge of illegal equipment while wild ricing was dismissed for the second time. Thompson, a White Earth band member, describes the state's actions on ceded lands as harassment.

The federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce will allow the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to develop a facility to process its own wild rice.

Minnesota’s wild rice season closes Sept. 30. Despite spotty conditions throughout the Northland, White Earth saw record yields thanks to "intentional" water management.

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

Minnesota's wild rice harvesting season opens Aug. 15. The DNR says some stands are behind schedule in normal development this year, while others suffered because of storms and flooding.

Darren Vogt and Marne Kaeske from the 1854 Treaty Authority will speak about the cultural importance and biology of wild rice at the June 6 webinar.

Plus mediation for Essentia Health and the city of Fosston over a pause in obstetric care, a robust wild rice season in Northern Minnesota, and a land transfer from the city of Minneapolis to the Red Lake Nation.

Part of the cultural event was what organizers described as impromptu tours to nearby sites, including the Talon Metals mine site and the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline corridor, pointing out nearby lakes, rivers and wetlands.

Honor the Earth is collaborating with artists and cultural organizer Rory Wakemup from the Bois Forte Band. Participants will learn how to replant manoomin.