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Minnesota tribe holding celebration for the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land
LEECH LAKE, Minn. — A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.In June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 11,778 acres of Chippewa National Forest land would be transferred back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The move was part of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act signed into law in 2020, which reverses a land seizure by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1940s. The tribe is holding a commemorative ceremony at 1 p.m. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum will be in attendance. Smith, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, was a sponsor of the restoration act. When the return of land was announced, Leech Lake Band Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. hailed the historic restoration. "This is one of the most monumental and positive developments to take place on Leech Lake since the first treaties were signed and the reservation was established in 1855," Jackson said. The restored lands will help the band invest in future generations with economic and residential development.
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
Minneapolis nonprofit maintains clay tennis courts in city's public parks with goal of accessibility
MINNEAPOLIS — A nonprofit organization is leading the way to help put down clay tennis courts across Minneapolis."They're the best courts in the Twin Cities," said Charles Weed, president of Minneapolis Community Clay Courts, a nonprofit that approached the city to construct the first public clay courts in the Minneapolis park system."The park board had to take a chance on us," Weed said. It worked and the courts opened to the public in October 2021 at Waveland Triangle Park in Linden Hills."It's equity first. It's not tennis first, it's equity first," said Weed.The courts are accessible to anyone with a racket, providing...
Minneapolis Welcomes Michelle Phillips as New Civil Rights Director Amidst Calls for Equity and Justice
Minneapolis' leadership landscape shifted yesterday with the introduction of Michelle Phillips as the new Civil Rights Director for the city, where officials and community leaders convened at the City Hall Rotunda to witness her swearing-in ceremony. Phillips takes the mantle at a time when the city continues to grapple with its civil rights challenges, standing on a platform of progress and change.
St. Louis Park's Open Mic Night Welcomes The Jeff Copeland Project and Local Talents
Step up to the mic, St. Louis Park. The Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater is gearing up to play host to another Open Mic Night, this time featuring The Jeff Copeland Project. Slated for Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 8 p.m., this event is an open invitation for local talents aiming to serenade the community with their artistic creations. It's a scene set simple — a park, some tunes, and an audience ready to be entertained. So, pack up your lawn chairs and picnic blankets because this is a harmonious rendezvous you don't want to miss.
Xcel Energy truck crashes into a building in NE Minneapolis
Supply Studio owner Jeffrey Siegel says he was in the building when the work truck smashed though the front side of the building. Police and Xcel Energy are investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson provides update on his ACL recovery
Veteran tight end T.J. Hockenson has been a hugely important part of the Minnesota Vikings offense over the past two seasons. His importance in the offense is likely to increase in 2024 with uncertainty at the quarterback position. However, Hockenson suffered a serious knee injury at the end of last season and may not be ready for the beginning of the 2024 season.
Mpls park workers’ strike extended indefinitely
The Minneapolis Park workers union, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 363, announced on July 10 that an ongoing strike would continue indefinitely. A.J. Lange, Local 363’s business manager, said workers were polled and approved to continue the strike past the original July 11 end date.
One more challenge for Druga
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) has announced that Atalie Druga from Annandale will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday, July 22, to Sunday, July 28. Subscribe to the Annandale Advocate to stay up to date on the news in your community!
West St. Paulite featured in new roller derby documentary
The name Lisa Eng-Sarne will be familiar to anyone who follows West St. Paul city affairs. Since 2019 she has been the Ward 3 city council representative. What some may not know is that she once had an alter ego that was on full display across the globe before she began tackling weighty issues at city hall.
Harry ‘Spike’ Moss, remembering ‘The Way’
Ever since Harry “Spike” Moss was a boy in Minneapolis, he has been fighting for freedom, justice and equity. He has stood in hundreds of protests against racism and police brutality. He’s a man who was pivotal in the movement to desegregate the Minneapolis Fire Department, then the city’s police department, along with other businesses across the Twin Cities who refused to hire Black people.
Grade the Trade Proposal: Vikings cure 49ers headache in deal for Brandon Aiyuk
At first glance, any idea that involves the Minnesota Vikings somehow landing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers is perceived as extremely unlikely. However, some of the best trades in NFL history have been the ones that have caught almost everyone by surprise. Aiyuk...
Reservations open for Byllesby pavilion
Reservations have begun for the newly opened Richard Samuelson Pavilion at Byllesby Park near Cannon Falls. Reservations will be available beginning at 9 a.m. July 22, according to Goodhue County. All reservations must be made two weeks in advance and thus the first reservation is available on Aug. 5. The reservation system will stop accepting 2024 reservations on Oct. 17 for the final date of Oct. 31.
1st Round Pick Deletes Team Posts – Chargers, Panthers Could Attempt Trade
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison made headlines for all the wrong reasons, and recent social media activity implies he could be looking for a trade. Earlier in the week, the former first-round pick was arrested under suspicion of DUI. According to reports across the league, Addison was found asleep in a Rolls-Royce while blocking a road. The receiver was arrested and released following a DUI investigation. This isn’t Addison’s first off-field issue, as the wideout previously pled guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge where he drove 140 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
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