North Dakota governor meets with Turtle Mountain leaders in Belcourt

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and representatives from more than a dozen state agencies met with Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians leaders on July 10 to identify shared priorities and strengthen partnerships. According to Knox Radio, the meeting at Sky Dancer Event Center included TMBCI Chairman Jamie Azure, tribal council members, legislators and other stakeholders. Discussions covered health care, education, workforce development, public safety, emergency management, transportation, gaming, natural resources and the need for natural gas service on the reservation. The visit is part of Armstrong’s plan to meet with all five tribal nations in North Dakota during his first year in office.