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Spirit Lake Nation swears in new chairman
The spirit lake nation swore in a new tribal chairman today. Russell McDonald was elected Sunday at a general assembly as tribal members voted to oust Roger Yankton from the chairman position.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - WDAZ - News
The spirit lake nation swore in a new tribal chairman today. Russell McDonald was elected Sunday at a general assembly as tribal members voted to oust Roger Yankton from the chairman position.
Monday, April, 15, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Flood waters disable Fort Totten lift station
Some residents of the Spirit Lake Nation have had to ration their water use after flood waters knocked out a lift station in Fort Totten.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Some residents of the Spirit Lake Nation have had to ration their water use after flood waters knocked out a lift station in Fort Totten.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - WDAZ - News
BIA superintendent, criticized by some, takes early retirement
Rod Cavanaugh, superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency at Fort Totten, N.D., and a key figure in the continuing child protection issue at the Spirit Lake Nation, has taken early retirement, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Rod Cavanaugh, superintendent of the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency at Fort Totten, N.D., and a key figure in the continuing child protection issue at the Spirit Lake Nation, has taken early retirement, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Artists Aim to Bring Understanding to Lake Region About Life on the Spirit Lake Nation
Six professional artists created work representing life on the Spirit Lake Nation to make a better understanding between Lake Region residents and those on the reservation.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Six professional artists created work representing life on the Spirit Lake Nation to make a better understanding between Lake Region residents and those on the reservation.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Spirit Lake Nation holds second meeting, questions chairman
Members of the Spirit Lake Nation gathered for a last-second meeting for the second time in as many days to talk about the embattled tribal council. Tribal elders voted Thursday to oust the entire council. But today's meeting showed a deep divide among tribal members.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Members of the Spirit Lake Nation gathered for a last-second meeting for the second time in as many days to talk about the embattled tribal council. Tribal elders voted Thursday to oust the entire council. But today's meeting showed a deep divide among tribal members.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Spirit Lake petition gaining signatures
Members of the Spirit Lake Nation tying to oust tribal chairman Roger Yankton say they've nearly collected enough signatures to petition for Yankton's removal.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Members of the Spirit Lake Nation tying to oust tribal chairman Roger Yankton say they've nearly collected enough signatures to petition for Yankton's removal.
Monday, April, 22, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Spirit Lake Tribe holds council election
Voters on the Spirit Lake Nation are deciding the fate of two tribal council members today. The election will result in at least one new council member with possibly more changes to come.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Voters on the Spirit Lake Nation are deciding the fate of two tribal council members today. The election will result in at least one new council member with possibly more changes to come.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Tribal members cast votes for council seats
After a tense week on the Spirit Lake Nation tribal members are getting the chance to voice their opinion at the ballot box. Today's primary elections will decide who runs for two tribal council seats, including the one held by suspended council member Clarice Brownshield.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - WDAZ - News
After a tense week on the Spirit Lake Nation tribal members are getting the chance to voice their opinion at the ballot box. Today's primary elections will decide who runs for two tribal council seats, including the one held by suspended council member Clarice Brownshield.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - WDAZ - News
St. Michael Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Following Drunk Driving Accident
A man from the Spirit Lake Nation has plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - WDAZ - News
A man from the Spirit Lake Nation has plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - WDAZ - News
BIA sets abuse training for tribal court staff
The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has scheduled a series of legal training seminars for judges, prosecutors and defenders who work in tribal courts, including a four-day session in Grand Forks June 17-20.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
The federal Bureau of Indian Affairs has scheduled a series of legal training seminars for judges, prosecutors and defenders who work in tribal courts, including a four-day session in Grand Forks June 17-20.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Grand Forks Herald - News
Minnesota Man Gets 34 Years in Mother's Machete Death
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is taking over the social services program on the Spirit Lake Nation. The decision comes after months of controversy and a week-long BIA review of changes the tribe made to the program.
Monday, September, 17, 2012 - Associated Press - News
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is taking over the social services program on the Spirit Lake Nation. The decision comes after months of controversy and a week-long BIA review of changes the tribe made to the program.
Monday, September, 17, 2012 - Associated Press - News
BIA Takes Contol of Spirit Lake Social Services
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is taking over the social services program on the Spirit Lake Nation. The decision comes after months of controversy and a week-long BIA review of changes the tribe made to the program.
Monday, September, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is taking over the social services program on the Spirit Lake Nation. The decision comes after months of controversy and a week-long BIA review of changes the tribe made to the program.
Monday, September, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
FBI launches murder investigation on Spirit Lake Reservation
The FBI has launched a murder investigation on the Spirit Lake Reservation. An FBI Spokesperson tells WDAZ that the agency was alerted to a possible murder late last night.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - WDAZ - News
The FBI has launched a murder investigation on the Spirit Lake Reservation. An FBI Spokesperson tells WDAZ that the agency was alerted to a possible murder late last night.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - WDAZ - News
New Allegations Against Spirit Lake Tribal Chairman
The hits keep coming for the Spirit Lake Nation. Now, the former head of tribal social services tells federal officials he shredded documents and purposely placed children in dangerous situations on direct orders from the tribal chairman.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
The hits keep coming for the Spirit Lake Nation. Now, the former head of tribal social services tells federal officials he shredded documents and purposely placed children in dangerous situations on direct orders from the tribal chairman.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Child Abuse a Concern at Spirit Lake
A federal human services administrator is urging sweeping steps to correct what he calls bureaucratic “inaction and excuses” in failing to protect endangered children at Spirit Lake Nation.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
A federal human services administrator is urging sweeping steps to correct what he calls bureaucratic “inaction and excuses” in failing to protect endangered children at Spirit Lake Nation.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Spirit Lake Whistleblower Calls Federal Response ‘Window Dressing’
A federal official who has repeatedly reported allegations of child abuse at Spirit Lake Nation wrote Tuesday to complain that investigators have failed to take action to protect victims from ongoing abuse.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
A federal official who has repeatedly reported allegations of child abuse at Spirit Lake Nation wrote Tuesday to complain that investigators have failed to take action to protect victims from ongoing abuse.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Spirit Lake Sets Eyes on Domestic Violence Awareness
The spotlight has shined harshly on the Spirit Lake Nation this year as allegations of child abuse and neglect piled up because of lapses in the tribe's social services program. For domestic violence awareness month the tribe is trying to prevent situations like that from happening again.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - WDAZ - News
The spotlight has shined harshly on the Spirit Lake Nation this year as allegations of child abuse and neglect piled up because of lapses in the tribe's social services program. For domestic violence awareness month the tribe is trying to prevent situations like that from happening again.
Thursday, October, 25, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Tribal Elders vote to expel entire council
Tribal Elders on the Spirit Lake Nation voted late Thursday afternoon with an overwhelming majority to oust the entire tribal council. This comes just one day after a council member came forward with allegations of corruption among the tribal council and government.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Tribal Elders on the Spirit Lake Nation voted late Thursday afternoon with an overwhelming majority to oust the entire tribal council. This comes just one day after a council member came forward with allegations of corruption among the tribal council and government.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Primary results favor those wanting to oust Yankton
Primary election results for two Spirit Lake council seats show voters are siding with those who are trying to remove tribal chairman Roger Yankton.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Primary election results for two Spirit Lake council seats show voters are siding with those who are trying to remove tribal chairman Roger Yankton.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - WDAZ - News
Spirit lake petition gathers enough votes for submission, circulators looking for more
Petition circulators have enough signatures to prompt a recall vote of Spirit Lake tribal chairman Roger Yankton but they say they're still in need of more people to sign the petition and they're finding supporters hard to come by.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - WDAZ - News
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Petition circulators have enough signatures to prompt a recall vote of Spirit Lake tribal chairman Roger Yankton but they say they're still in need of more people to sign the petition and they're finding supporters hard to come by.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - WDAZ - News
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