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Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
We, the Anishinabeg, the people of Odaawaa-Zaaga'iganiing, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe, will sustain our heritage, preserving our past, strengthening our present, and embracing our future. We will defend our inherent sovereign rights and safeguard Mother Earth. We will provide for the educational, health, social welfare, and economic stability of the present and future generations.
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Investigation Continues Into Gunshots Near LCO Daycare
LCO Tribe Press Release The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board and the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department have been in...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read
LCO TGB Bans Deer Baiting Within the Reservation Boundaires
By Joe Morey News Editor At their weekly meeting, Sept. 25, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) voted unanimously to ban...
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
TGB Reminds All Employees that Covid-19 Protocols Approved in March Remain in Effect
By Joe Morey News Editor With the re-emergence of a new strain of the Covid-19 virus, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board...
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
TGB Passes 2024 Budget with $4.6M Surplus
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) unanimously approved the 2024 budget with a $4.6 million...
joemorey
Sep 26, 20231 min read
LCO Receives BIA Funding to Hire Public Defender and Other Court Staff
By Joe Morey News Editor LCO Secretary-Treasurer Bill Trepanier recently attended a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) meeting in the Twin...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read
Historic Fort Snelling Presents Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place
Submitted Article New exhibit exploring real people’s perspectives opens to the public September 16 ST. PAUL, Minnesota (September 5,...
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Sep 11, 20232 min read
Health Director Shares Report on New Health Center Updates
By Joe Morey News Editor LCO Health Center Director Gary Girard shared with the LCO News some updates on the construction project of the...
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Aug 29, 20233 min read
K & B Loop Infrastructure Project Underway Along Hwy K
By Joe Morey News Editor Many in the community have been wondering what is going on with the clearing of trees along some areas on Hwy K,...
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Aug 29, 20232 min read
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Block Lac Du Flambeau from Barricading Roads
WXPR/Associated Press Read Story Here A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a northern Wisconsin tribe from...
joemorey
Aug 28, 20233 min read
LCO Police Surveillance Leads to Traffic Stop and Fentanyl Seizure
LCO Police Press Release On July 5, 2023, a LCO Investigator was informed by a Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department Deputy that he had...
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Aug 14, 20231 min read
Governor, DWD Host Local Event Addressing Workforce Challenges
Governor Evers Press Release HAYWARD —Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and...
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Aug 14, 20233 min read
LCO Tribal Member Sworn In as New Sawyer County Judge; A First in County's History
By Joe Morey News Editor The investiture of new Sawyer County Circuit Judge, Monica Isham, took place on Friday, August 12, at the new...
joemorey
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Special Recognition Held for Outgoing Council Members
By Joe Morey News Editor A special ceremony was held at the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Office to recognize outgoing Tribal Governing...
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Jul 31, 20231 min read
TGB Responds to Community Concerns Over Saturation Patrols During Powwow
LCO TGB Statement The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) is aware of the recent increased patrol activity by law...
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Jul 15, 20231 min read
Tribe Supports County Resolution Seeking Funds for Tax Relief in LCO vs. Evers Case
By Joe Morey News Editor On June 15, 2023, the Sawyer County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution requesting additional funds from...
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Jun 29, 20234 min read
Taylor Chosen to Serve Another 2-Year Term as Chairman; Shuman Becomes Vice Chair
By Joe Morey News Editor Louis Taylor was re-elected Chairman of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe in a brief Inauguration Ceremony at the...
joemorey
Jun 24, 20232 min read
Two New Members Elected to TGB, Two Incumbents Retain Seats
By Joe Morey News Editor Two incumbent LCO Tribal Governing Board members, Gary “Little Guy” Clause and Michelle Beaudin, won re-election...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read
Chairman Issues Temporary Hotel and Gas Spending Freeze
By Joe Morey News Editor Following the decision by LCO Chief Judge Elaine Smith to confirm LCO Chairman Louis Taylor’s assertion that...
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Jun 8, 20232 min read
Judge Issues Decision in Chairman vs. Attorney General Court Case
By Joe Morey News Editor A decision has been made by LCO Chief Judge Elaine Smith in the court hearing held on May 31 based on Tribal...
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Jun 7, 20233 min read
Tribal Court Hears Case About Individual Council Members Dispersing Funds
By Joe Morey News Editor The LCO Tribal Court heard arguments on Wednesday, May 31, regarding the constitutionality of individual tribal...
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Jun 4, 20237 min read
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