Turtle Mountain tribe greet news of fed payout with mixed feelings
December 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
A long-awaited major settlement with the federal government means that checks for $1,000 will arrive soon at homes across Indian Country, including more than 15,000 going to members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians: a nice Christmas present for some, a significant windfall for others. Continue Reading
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