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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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Former Sawyer County Deputy Receives Probation for Multiple Domestic Abuse Felony Charges
By Joe Morey News Editor A former Sawyer County Deputy, Ryan Schick, reached a plea agreement and received two years of probation after...
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Dec 6, 202410 min read
Sheriff Seeks Public Assistance with Six Arson Fires in Southern Sawyer County (Releases Video)
Sawyer County Sheriff Press Release Sheriff Doug Mrotek (Video of Suspect Below) Hayward, WI — The Sawyer County Sheriff’s Office, in...
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Nov 27, 20241 min read
Another Suspicious Fire Destroys Long-Time Radisson Convenience Store
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office Press Release Sheriff Doug Mrotek On November 23, 2024 at 04:54 am, the Sawyer County Communications...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
Sheriff Seeks Info Regarding 3 Structure Fires in Birchwood and Exeland
Sawyer County Sheriff's Office Press Release Sheriff Doug Mrotek On November 18, 2024 between the hours of 4:00am and 6:00am, the Sawyer...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
Three Individuals Arrested After Shooting at LCO Residence
LCO Police Press Release By Interim Chief Brandon Sams On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at approximately 10:44 P.M., Officers from the Lac Courte...
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Nov 11, 20241 min read
James McLaughlin Hired as New LCO Public Defender
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) recently hired long-time public defender in Sawyer County,...
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Nov 11, 20243 min read
TGB Says Tribal-Wide Assessment Will Lead to Division Directors
By Joe Morey News Editor According to a recent memo sent out by the LCO Tribal Governing Board (TGB) to all employees and directors, as...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
TGB Approves $750 Disbursement to All Tribal Members Just In Time For The Holidays
By Joe Morey News Editor At their weekly meeting on Monday, October 28th, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) approved...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read
TGB Urges Membership to Get Out and Vote
Greetings Tribal Members, Family of Members, and Friends: In just 8 days our votes will determine the future leadership of our great...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
LCO Tribe Introduces New RezTube Video Channel on Website
By Joe Morey News Editor In an era where digital platforms connect communities across the globe, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe has...
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Sep 17, 20245 min read
TGB Takes Strong Action on Requiring Four Signatures for Donation and Hotel Room Requests
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) approved repealing a tribal ordinance that provided a...
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Sep 17, 20242 min read
TGB Member Michelle Beaudin Provides Report on Recent Governmental Activities
By Michelle Beaudin LCO Tribal Governing Board Member I am pleased to provide you with an update on the progress...
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Sep 16, 20244 min read
TGB Issues Statement Regarding Charter School Closure
LCO Tribal Governing Board Official Statement The Tribal Governing Board (“TGB”) voted on March 8, 2024, to explore options for combining...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read
TGB Approves $500 Disbursement to Every Adult Tribal Member
By Joe Morey News Editor At their weekly meeting on Monday, July 1st, the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) approved...
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Jul 1, 20241 min read
NATIVE NEWS: Indian Boarding School Bill Sees Renewed Momentum on Capitol Hill
By Acee Agoyo Indianz.Com Read Full Story Here Applause broke out on Capitol Hill with the advancement of a bipartisan bill that will...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
One Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured in Rollover Accident
Press Release Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek Editor's Note: One of the teenage girls critically injured in this accident has been...
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Jun 25, 20242 min read
Oldest Living LCO Member, WWII Veteran Neal Korn Honored with 5 Medals for his Service
By Joe Morey News Editor Congressman Derrick Van Orden, WI 3rd District, awarded 102-year-old World War II veteran, Neal Korn, the oldest...
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May 14, 20243 min read
Judge Isham Is a Trailblazer in the Sawyer County Court
Editor's Note: The following article is a reprinted interview with Sawyer County Circuit Judge Monica Isham, a Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal...
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May 14, 20249 min read
New Enrollments into Science Degree Majors on Pause at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
LCOOU Press Release Effective April 24th, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is suspending new applications for enrollment to the...
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May 14, 20242 min read
LCO Receives Deal of the Year Award for New $42 Million Dollar Health Center
By Joe Morey LCO News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe was the recipient of one of several 17th Leadership Awards presented by the...
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May 6, 20244 min read
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