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Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn

Citations issued to Red Lake Nation citizen driving through Georgia have been withdrawn

Johnathon Carlson was driving home from a weeklong family vacation in Florida when he was pulled over in Georgia. He was cited for speeding and for “fake plates.” Carlson’s license plates are issued by Red Lake Nation, which are valid on Minnesota roads. Both citations have since been withdrawn.
by Melissa Olson

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‘It’s not just fashion’: Native Nations Fashion Night returns for a fifth year

‘It’s not just fashion’: Native Nations Fashion Night returns for a fifth year

Six Indigenous designers will showcase their collections this Friday in downtown St. Paul. “I Am Water” is the evening’s theme — the apparel designs will highlight the designers’ relationships with water and the significance of water in their lives.
by Chandra Colvin

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White Earth Casino plan near Moorhead faces local opposition

White Earth Casino plan near Moorhead faces local opposition

The White Earth Nation wants to build a large casino-convention complex near Moorhead. Local officials are concerned about financial and environmental implications of the proposed project.
by Dan Gunderson

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Indigenous Players vie for the 2025 Stanley Cup

Indigenous Players vie for the 2025 Stanley Cup

The challenge for hockey’s biggest prize, the Stanley Cup, is under way and once again Indigenous players are in the mix.

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Pope Francis remembered for residential schools apology

Pope Francis remembered for residential schools apology

The Pope, who died Monday, said in a July 2022 visit to Canada that he was ‘deeply sorry’ for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential schools.

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New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses

New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses

The data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve’s Center for Indian Country Development hopes to enable further research about businesses owned by tribal governments, which has been historically understudied.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Red Lake Nation citizen cited for ‘fake’ license plates in Georgia

Red Lake Nation citizen cited for ‘fake’ license plates in Georgia

A Red Lake tribal member says he was “relieved” to return to his North Branch home following a traffic stop in Georgia that resulted in his tribal license plates being removed.
by Melissa Olson

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Forensic DNA breaks new ground for MMIP cold cases

Forensic DNA breaks new ground for MMIP cold cases

But the new technology carries potential privacy risks for intimate information.

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