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Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa The Fond du Lac Band is one of six Chippewa Indian Bands that make up the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.

The Fond du Lac Reservation was established by the La Pointe Treaty of 1854.

10/13/2026

🛜 Reminder: To all Carlton & St. Louis County Residents, the two Early Voting sites that our Fond du Lac Band are hosting are now open from 12 PM - 6 PM.

🗳️✉️ Whether you vote in-person or by mail-in, these sites are open to ALL eligible voters that are residents of our two local counties. These sites are not only for our Tribal community members, but for all who wish to vote early. Again, you can do this at either of the below community centers.

📍Carlton County Residents:
Sawyer Community Center
3243 W Moorhead Rd
Sawyer, MN 55780

📍St Louis County Residents:
Brookston Community Center
8200 Belich St
Cloquet, MN 55720

Please share this with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and more.

Carlton County, MN - Government St. Louis County, Minnesota Brookston Community Center

📣 Carlton & St. Louis County Residents, If you would like to Vote Early, today is the day and you have the opportunity a...
10/13/2026

📣 Carlton & St. Louis County Residents,

If you would like to Vote Early, today is the day and you have the opportunity at one of the two sites depending on your county of residency.

📍Carlton County Residents:
Sawyer Community Center
3243 W. Moorhead Rd, Sawyer, MN 55780
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

📍St. Louis County Residents:
Brookston Community Center
8200 Belich St, Cloquet, MN 55720
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

🗳️📩 Whether you vote by mail or in-person you can come to either site in the county you reside to vote in-person or hand-deliver your mail-in ballot.

🛜 Please share this with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors or any circles you belong to.

⚠️ Again, this opportunity to vote early is OPEN TO ALL eligible voters that are residents of Carlton or St. Louis County.

Carlton County, MN - Government St. Louis County, Minnesota

📢 Important Announcement: Cannabis Q&A Cancellation🌿 Aaniin gakina awiiya,To our Fond du Lac Band Members, please be ad...
10/12/2026

📢 Important Announcement: Cannabis Q&A Cancellation

🌿 Aaniin gakina awiiya,

To our Fond du Lac Band Members, please be advised that the Cannabis Q&A session originally scheduled for this afternoon at 3:00 PM has been cancelled and will no longer take place.

We sincerely apologize for the late notice regarding this change. We deeply appreciate our community members' time, engagement, and willingness to participate in this discussion.

Chi miigwech for your understanding and flexibility.

📢 Holiday Notice: Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs Holiday ClosurePlease be advised that in observance of Indigenous Peo...
10/12/2026

📢 Holiday Notice: Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs Holiday Closure

Please be advised that in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs and buildings will be CLOSED today, Monday, October 12.

Regular business hours and operations will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13.

We encourage our community, staff, and neighbors to take this time to reflect on the immense importance of Indigenous people across our region, this state and this country.

Have an enjoyable and meaningful Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

🚨 IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE: MINNEAPOLIS URBAN OFFICE FIREAaniin gakina awiiya,We are writing to share an urgent real-t...
10/12/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE: MINNEAPOLIS URBAN OFFICE FIRE

Aaniin gakina awiiya,
We are writing to share an urgent real-time update with our community regarding our Fond du Lac Band’s Minneapolis Urban Office, located within the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe building at 1308 Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Fire Department and emergency crews are currently on the scene actively working to suppress a major fire at this location.

This is an incredibly sad and heavy moment for our relatives down in the Minneapolis metro area, for our dedicated Fond du Lac Band staff who use this space to care for our community daily and for our Fond du Lac Band as a whole. This building is a vital lifeline where our staff comes together every day to feed, support, and uplift our people. Hearing the heartbreak of our frontline staff processing this loss in real time reminds us just how deeply rooted this office is in the lives of our urban relatives.

Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries to any community members or staff. Our thoughts are also with the responding firefighters who are working to control the blaze.

Because the situation remains active and the building has suffered significant damage, the Minneapolis Urban Office will be closed for operations until further notice. Please do not travel to the facility at this time so that emergency personnel can maintain clear access to the scene.

We know how much our community relies on the daily care provided at this office. We ask for your patience as our Band navigates this crisis. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide clear, verified updates as soon as we can safely plan for temporary service adjustments and find new ways to continue our support.

Chi miigwech to the first responders, and a deep chi miigwech to our community and dedicated staff of our Minneapolis Urban Office for your resilience, love, and support during this difficult moment.

10/09/2026

👋 Aaniin gakina awiiya,

🎥 If you missed it, we were able to share some time with Arianna Northbird-Himango, Fond du Lac Band’s Environmental Department Manager.

🌱 Arianna shared the background and culmination of our new Fond du Lac Band’s Strategic Energy Plan.

🏢 To celebrate and release the plan, they will be hosting an Energy Program Open House next week:

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 St. Louis River Room at our Black Bear Casino Resort

👥 All are welcome to attend this community event to learn much more, meet those implementing the work, and come together to celebrate this good work for our Tribal Nation.

🤝 Chi miigwech to Arianna, her staff, our Resource Management Division, and the many partners who made this energy plan possible.

❤️ Most importantly, miigwech to our Tribal community for sharing your input along the journey of this project. This is truly for you and by you!

✨ See you all this Wednesday, October 14!

Fond du Lac Resource Management

10/09/2026

📣 For all Carlton & St. Louis County Residents, we want to convey the opportunity to vote early next week, Tuesday, October 13 at one of the two following sites:

📍Carlton County Residents:
Sawyer Community Center
3243 W. Moorhead Rd, Sawyer, MN 55780
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

📍St. Louis County Residents:
Brookston Community Center
8200 Belich St, Cloquet, MN 55720
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

🗳️📩Whether you vote by mail or in-person you can come to either site in the county you reside to vote in-person or hand-deliver your mail-in ballot.

🛜 Please share this with your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors or any circles you belong to.

⚠️ Again, this opportunity to vote early is OPEN TO ALL eligible voters that are residents of Carlton or St. Louis County.

Carlton County, MN - Government St. Louis County, Minnesota Brookston Community Center

📢 Holiday Notice: Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs Holiday ClosurePlease be advised that in observance of Indigenous Peo...
10/09/2026

📢 Holiday Notice: Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs Holiday Closure

Please be advised that in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, all Fond du Lac Band Tribal Programs and buildings will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12.

Regular business hours and operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

We encourage community members to complete any appointments, visits, or service needs before Monday. We also encourage our community, staff, and neighbors to take this time to reflect on the immense importance of Indigenous people across this country.

Have an enjoyable and meaningful Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
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🗓️ TUESDAY REMINDER: When operations resume on Tuesday, October 13, our Sawyer and Brookston Community Centers will also be open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM as official early voting and mail-in ballot drop-off sites for all Carlton and St. Louis County residents, please see attached information to vote early, if you wish to. Please share this with your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors across both counties.

🌿Fond du Lac Band Member Priority Update: Cannabis Q&A Meeting🌿An open, welcoming community conversation has been schedu...
10/08/2026

🌿Fond du Lac Band Member Priority Update:
Cannabis Q&A Meeting🌿

An open, welcoming community conversation has been scheduled for Monday, October 12, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Anang Tasting Lounge & Dispensary (1440 Black Bear Drive, Carlton).

⚠️ This meeting is a space for only our Fond du Lac Band Members, who are 21+, to connect directly with our cannabis leadership, consultants, and project team. 💬 Come hear updates on operations, learn more about our direction, and bring any questions you have.

📅 When: Monday, October 12 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍Where: Anang Tasting Lounge & Dispensary
🍩Note: Light, non-infused refreshments will be available.

🌐 PUBLIC NOTICE: ATTENTION ALL CARLTON & ST. LOUIS COUNTY RESIDENTSLooking to Vote Early?By utilizing Minnesota statutor...
10/07/2026

🌐 PUBLIC NOTICE: ATTENTION ALL CARLTON & ST. LOUIS COUNTY RESIDENTS

Looking to Vote Early?

By utilizing Minnesota statutory provisions that require counties, upon a Tribal Nation’s request, to locate temporary in-person voting sites on Tribal land, our Fond du Lac Band has designated two official early voting locations to serve our entire region.

This effort ensures that all eligible voters, including Tribal community members, staff, and local county neighbors, have a secure, direct way to participate ahead of Election Day, even in our rural areas.

By working together to share these verified locations, we can increase local voter access, alleviate lines at permanent polling locations, and better serve our more rural individuals, families, elders and home.

Whether you wish to vote early in person or hand-deliver a mail-in ballot, you are welcome to do so at either site on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM:

📍 Carlton County Residents:
Sawyer Community Center
3243 W Moorhead Rd, Sawyer, MN 55780

📍 St. Louis County Residents:
Brookston Community Center
8200 Belich St, Cloquet, MN 55720

📣 Help Us Spread the Word!

Because early voting windows are brief, we need your help to ensure every eligible voter across our Tribal Nations and local counties are informed.

⚠️ REMINDER: These Early Votes Sites are Open to All Eligible Voters Across Carlton and St. Louis Counties.

Please share this notice, tag your friends, and remind your neighbors, family, and colleagues who wish to vote early.

Carlton County, MN - Government
St. Louis County, Minnesota
Brookston Community Center

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1720 Big Lake Road
Cloquet, MN
55720

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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