A Good Day for Clean Water: Fond du Lac Wins at the Minnesota Supreme Court in Minntac

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently agreed with my client, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (the “Band”), that under state law, groundwater is to be regulated as Class 1 drinking water.  While the decision specifically affirms Minnesota…

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The Relationship Between Minnesota Tribes, Wild Rice, and State Water Quality Standards

Sara Van NormanVan Norman Law, PLLC. For Indian Country. svn.legal

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Don’t Miss the Indian Horse Relay and Market at Canterbury Downs!

Last night I attended the amazing annual event that is the Indian Horse Relay and Market at Canterbury Downs, hosted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. It was great to spend time there with the good folks of Native-owned general…

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Introducing the New Board Chair of Northern Lights.mn

There is one summer event around which I’ve postponed family vacations.  For which I’ve missed fun, out-of-town conferences.  For which I even rescheduled a move.  That’s Northern Spark, a free, all-night, public arts festival that takes place in the Twin…

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