The Mille Lacs Ojibwe Tribe of Minnesota held an open house on Wednesday as part of a strategy to promote its image to the community.

The tribe has encountered opposition locally in disputes over treaty and fishing rights. The local county has fought the tribe but the courts have decided in the tribe's favor.

The tribe is promoting its economic impact on and off the reservation. Tribal officials have been meeting with local and state leaders and have been lobbying against legislative efforts to authorize non-Indian gaming.

In related tribal news, Mille Lacs executive director Melanie Benjamin was re-elected with more than 50 percent of the vote.

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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe: Neighbors see band's progress, friendly side (The St. Cloud Times 4/1)

Relevant Links:
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe - http://www.millelacsojibwe.org