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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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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Jun 29, 20234 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 24, 20232 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 19, 20231 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 8, 20232 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 7, 20233 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 4, 20237 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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Apr 30, 20233 min read
Tribe and County Reach Agreement on ATV/UTV Roads Within the Reservation
By Joe Morey News Editor After negotiations made between the Tribe and the County, an ordinance has passed through both the County’s...
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Apr 28, 20232 min read
TGB Approves new $42 Million Dollar LCO Health Center Project to Move Forward
By Joe Morey News Editor The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) unanimously approved a maximum guaranteed price contract...
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Apr 28, 20231 min read
Zero Covid, Flu or RSV Cases at the LCO Clinic for Month of April
For the entire month of April, Dr. Steve Miskiewicz, Medical Director at the Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center, reports there...
joemorey
Apr 27, 20233 min read
TGB Approves 2023 Budget with Secretary-Treasurer Concerned Over Donation Budget Cap
By Joe Morey News Editor LCO Secretary-Treasurer Tweed Shuman presented a budget for 2023 at the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing...
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Apr 27, 20236 min read
AISES Holds First Regional Conference at LCOOU
By Frank Zufall Sawyer County Record View the Article Here The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) held its first...
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Apr 20, 20231 min read
LCO Police Report Child With a Gun Call Was a Swatting Incident
LCO Police News Release On the evening of April 19, 2023, Officer’s from the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police Department as well as...
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Apr 18, 20236 min read
Tribe Offers to Open Several Roads for ATV Use Following County Public Works Meeting
By Joe Morey News Editor At the Sawyer County Public Works meeting on April 12, 2023, some concerns were expressed by county residents...
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Apr 18, 20236 min read
Republicans Introduce Bill Setting Specific Wolf Population Number
By Henry Redman Wisconsin Examiner Read story here Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the Wisconsin Examiner...
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Apr 18, 20231 min read
Final Candidate List Released for 2023 Primary Election
Today, the LCO Election Committee published the official ballot order for the 2023 Primary Election to be held on May 13th. The Caucus...
joemorey
Apr 12, 20231 min read
Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #191 declaring a state of emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions...
joemorey
Mar 30, 20233 min read
New Clinic Plans Presented to TGB; Final Funding Sources Yet to Be Named
By Joe Morey News Editor Tom Allman, Woodstone Inc Project Manager, informed the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) that...
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Mar 28, 20232 min read
Tribe Declares End of the Covid-19 State of Emergency
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (TGB) passed Resolution 2023-23, on March 27, 2023, ending the State of Emergency due to...
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Mar 22, 20234 min read
Enbridge and Local Public Safety Agencies Hold Disaster Scenario Tabletop Exercise
By Joe Morey News Editor A tabletop exercise was held between area fire and police personnel and Enbridge Energy Partners executives to...
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