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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There’s going to be a Halloween Health Fair Wednesday morning in Naytahwaush. It’s being put on by White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health. Nurse Lisa Braun with White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health has more. Braun says there will be games for kids and adults, health and wellness information, and a chili feed hosted by…
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There are a few spots available for Tuesday night’s Women’s Night Out at the Shooting Star Casino and Event Center in Mahnomen. Lisa Braun, a nurse with White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health, tells us what’s scheduled. Braun says if you wear something pink, you can get an extra ticket for their prize drawings, which…
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White Earth Nation Public Health will be hosting a Hope and Healing Event on Wednesday, September 18 at the White Earth Community Center. White Earth Mental Health Crisis Coordinator Judy Simpson has the details of the event and why they’re doing it. There is a full schedule of events as highlighted by simpson. Simpson also…
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White Earth Tribal Public Health and White Earth Behavioral Health will be hosting a Hope and Healing Event as a part of Suicide Prevention Month this Wednesday from 2:00 to 6:00 at the White Earth Community Center. This is a community event that will focus on suicide prevention, awareness and recovery. The event will include…
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