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More than $21 million in federal money to support tribal highway and road projects

Two tribes in North Dakota receive grants totaling more than $2 million

‘Our future does not hinge on the limbs of federal decision making,’ keynote speaker tells AIHEC crowd

By Darren Thompson

No body, no crime? How prosecutors prove murder when a victim is missing

D’Angelo Hunt indicted for voluntary manslaughter of ‘J.M.P.’ — initials match missing partner Jemini Posey

‘Our future does not hinge on the limbs of federal decision making,’ keynote speaker tells AIHEC crowd

Tribal college students travel through massive snowstorm to participate in annual education conference

By Darren Thompson

No body, no crime? How prosecutors prove murder when a victim is missing

While proving a homicide without remains can be a challenge, conviction rates are high

D’Angelo Hunt indicted for voluntary manslaughter of ‘J.M.P.’ — initials match missing partner Jemini Posey

Spirit Lake citizen Jemini Madeline Posey had tried ending their relationship before she disappeared

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Two boys missing from residential facility

Police and family looking for Angel Mendez and Zayne LaFountain

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Remains found during search for Isaac Hunt

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North Dakota counties most harmed by SNAP cuts are those on reservations

Native organizations and food banks are stepping in to compensate

By Gabrielle Nelson

Governmental Affairs

Prolonged federal government shutdown spurs tribes to declare states of emergency

The Spirit Lake Tribe and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe say several key programs will be affected

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Spirit Lake's Incident Command Team is a model for tribal emergency response

'Nobody is coming to save us but us': After Isaac Hunt and Jemini Posey went missing, the Spirit Lake Tribe built its own 40-expert response team, creating an alert system and saving lives

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Families still searching for missing Spirit Lake citizens

Jemini Posey and Isaac Hunt were reported missing in early 2024

Law Enforcement

Spirit Lake Nation responds to misconduct allegations at sheriff’s office, calls out ‘urgent need’ for responsive law enforcement

Benson County Deputy Chief Travis Carlson faces 13 charges. The sheriff and two others resign

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$849 million for Western water projects announced by Biden administration

North Dakota to receive more than $32 million toward projects for 4 tribal communities

Chase WoodRuff, North Dakota Monitor

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Tribes, state argue redistricting case to federal appeals court

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Spirit Lake Nation commodity food program turns to tribal buffalo herd for meat

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'Be that changemaker': USDA consultation with tribal leaders follows congressional testimony

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‘Gross negligence’: Shortages in USDA food aid for Native Americans blasted in Congress

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U.S. Senators push USDA to rectify shortages at tribal food assistance programs

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Tribal food assistance program in shambles after USDA warehouse consolidation

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Community Leader to Community Healer: The unconventional path of Bush Fellow Arlene Krulish

By Buffalo's Fire

Bush Fellow Arlene Krulish

Tribal enrollment

Nooksack tribe sets teleconference rules for disenrollment

New procedures mandate strict deadlines and phone protocols for members facing removal

By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear