During their White Earth State of the Nation Address last week members of the White Earth Governing Body (RBC) highlighted substance abuse programs as a major focus for the tribe in 2024 and beyond. R&J News caught up with White Earth Secretary Treasurer Michael LaRoque who explained why this is an important topic for him,…
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White Earth nation held their Primary Election yesterday. The only seat that was on the primary ticket was the Chairperson, a position currently held by Michael Fairbanks. The candidates running for chairperson were Michael Fairbanks, Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, Donovan Burnette, and Karen Mannypenny. Per White Earth Nation election rules, if a candidate receives 50% or…
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Earlier this week members of the Mahnomen, and Clearwater County Commissions as well as the White Earth nation Chairman Michael Fairbanks testified at the State Senate about legislation that would transfer ownership of the White Earth State Forest from the State of Minnesota to the White Earth Nation. Minnesota Representative Jim Joy breaks down this…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Two Minnesota State Senators have spoken out against a proposed transfer of White Earth State Forest land to the White Earth Band. Senators Rob Kupec of Moorhead and Grant Hauschild of Hermantown, both Democrats, issued a statement Thursday saying “We understand the…
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The Minnesota Senate Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy heard testimony from area entities about Senate bill SF 3480 which would transfer ownership of White Earth State Forest from the State Government to White Earth Nation. The committee heard testimony from those in support and opposition of the bill, including White Earth Nation Chairman Michael…
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Four candidates for White Earth Tribal Chairman will compete in the April 2 primary election. They are: incumbent Michael Fairbanks, Eugene Umsy Tibbetts, Donovan Burnette and Karen Marie Manypenny. There will not be a primary election for District 3 committeeperson, as there are only two candidates running.
White Earth Public Health will be hosting a Heart Health and Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Event on Wednesday February 14, from 2:00 to 6:00 at the Shooting Star Casino and Event Center in Mahnomen. Lisa Braun on White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health tells us what the day entails. Braun says on top of…
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White Earth Nation announced on Thursday that they will be canceling the 4th Annual Ice Fish’n Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 3 due to poor ice conditions. White Earth Nation as of Friday has not announced any plans to reschedule the tournament, but event representatives have confirmed that they will be drawing…
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White Earth Nation released their 2024 Election Candidate List for their upcoming elections. White Earth Nation has two positions up for election in 2024 and that includes Chairperson and District III Representative. Running for Chairperson White Earth Nation RBC includes incumbent Chairperson Michael Fairbanks, Justin Keezer, Donovan Burnette, Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, and Karen Manypenny. The…
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A meeting was held in Bejou Monday to gauge interest and tell others about a court case between the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond. Vipond tells the Red River Farm Network this started in March when he applied for a permit from the State of Minnesota for an irrigation system. The…
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