Wrapping up 2020 but not the end of COVID-19 pandemic
By Lee Egerstrom As the year 2020 winds down, the outlook for the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota can be described as improved but far from controlled. That is especially so for the Native American communities where relatives and friends may have gathered for the Christmas season or are planning to do so for New Year’s […]
Activist wants to prevent Wall of Forgotten Natives
By Eddie Chuculate Outreach worker Jase Roe is determined to prevent a Native American homeless camp from exploding into one similar to 2018 that grew to over 300 people, garnered national attention and was dubbed “The Wall of Forgotten Natives.” Although located on the same state-owned property, this fall’s “Wall” is strictly about getting Natives […]
MN Indian Country not immune to COVID-19 or economic fallout
By Lee Egerstrom Every Minnesotan – Native and Non-Native – is affected by the COVID-19 strain of the global coronavirus pandemic that is spreading from city to city, county to county, country to country, and shutting down businesses, entertainment venues and millions of jobs while causing sickness and death. No one is immune. As March […]