TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA
$3.5 million announced for child welfare on reservations, including Spirit Lake, Turtle Mountain
Children and pregnant women at the Spirit Lake and Turtle Mountain Indian reservations in northeastern North Dakota will receive increased home visitation services thanks to a $3.5 million federal grant announced this week.
By Chuck Haga , October 16, 2012
Breaking into biology: Brunelle plows new ground as American Indian researcher 
Dale Brunelle has always wanted to know how things worked. Now he knows more than most about the genetic machinery that controls the growth of corn. A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in Belcourt, N.D., he will receive a Master of Science degree in biology today at UND’s winter commencement. He plans to continue his work at UND to earn a doctoral degree in genetics, said his mentor and adviser, Bill Sheridan, professor of biology.
By Pamela Knudson , December 15, 2011
N.D. tribe bans controversial hydraulic fracturing technique
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has banned a contentious oil and gas recovery technique and wants to stop a federal auction that would open drilling on the reservation.
By Associated Press , December 02, 2011
MetisFest starts today at International Peace Garden
weekend celebration of the Metis (may-TEE') culture was getting under way today at the International Peace Garden on the U.S.-Canada border north of Dunseith.
August 26, 2011
'IT'S NOT A LOGO': 'Fighting Sioux' artist says symbolism always intended to 'bridge all the gaps'
Apparent end of UND's use of symbol disappoints artistBennett Brien remains proud of his art, which often has been called one of the most attractive logos - or symbols - in American sports. Former President Charles Kupchella says Brien's "Fighting Sioux" is classic, beautiful and respectful. Even one Fighting Sioux nickname critic says the image itself has never been the issue. "It's how the image is being used," Lucy Ganje says.
By Chuck Haga , August 23, 2011
Turtle Mountain plans new $30 million casino
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa this month held a ground-breaking for a new $30 million casino.
By Associated Press , August 08, 2011
Tribal waste facility near Belcourt being cleaned up
A tribally regulated waste facility near Belcourt that authorities say was improperly maintained is being cleaned up.
By Associated Press , May 05, 2011
‘Chronic case of crisis’
Disrupted Turtle Mountain dialysis center a symbol of problems of health care in Indian CountryThe head of the U.S. Indian Health Service met with tribal leaders from the Dakotas and surrounding states in Rapid City, S.D., last week and assured them that management of the much-maligned service is improving.
By Chuck Haga , March 26, 2011
Chippewa also divided over Fighting Sioux nickname
When a North Dakota Senate committee voted Tuesday on the UND Fighting Sioux nickname bill, the motion to recommend that the legislation be defeated came from the only American Indian serving in the Legislature.
By Chuck Haga , March 09, 2011
N.D. tribe to receive nearly $1M for firefighters
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is getting nearly a million dollars to help hire firefighters and recruit volunteer firefighters.
By Associated Press , February 20, 2011
N.D. tribe youth leader to plead to embezzlement
A youth leader for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa's suicide prevention program has agreed to plead guilty to embezzlement.
By Associated Press , January 15, 2011
AROUND NORTH DAKOTA:: Woman argues Gilby robbery sentence ... Crash kills man; driver gets DUI ... Man charged in tribal theft ... more
A woman accused of buying a shotgun that was used by others to threaten a Gilby, N.D., bank teller said the conviction should not be a felony.
By Herald Staff Report , November 15, 2010
Turtle Mountain tribe has new leader
Merle St. Claire is the new chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.
By Associated Press , November 05, 2010
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