Turtle Mountain tribe greet news of ‘Cobell’ payout with mixed feelings

This story was filed on December 10, 2012

A long-awaited major settlement with the federal government means that checks for $1,000 will arrive soon at homes across Indian Country, including more than 15,000 going to members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians: a nice Christmas present for some, a significant windfall for others. Talk about this topic read more

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

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