The logo of the Warroad Warriors. Image from Warroad Public Schools

The National Coalition on Racism in Sports and Media said it won't be suing a public school in Minnesota over its "Warriors" mascot.

The group dropped its threat after hearing from Henry Boucha, a member of the Red Lake Nation. The Olympian explained the unique history behind the Warroad Warriors at a meeting with the activists on Monday.

"Out of further review, we the National Coalition Against Racism Sports and Media Board -- in respecting the culture and history of the Warroad Indigenous community -- offer our apologies to the elders and community," the group said on Facebook.

The high school, located near the Red Lake Nation, was once Indian land. The song of a prominent Ojibwe chief sold part of his allotment for the facility, Boucha said on Facebook.

Warroad has produced eight Olympic athletes, including Boucha and T. J. Oshie, a fellow Ojibwe.

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Lawsuit threat dropped by Bellecourt's group (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 8/18)
Henry Boucha responds to Bellecourt, big-time (The Minneapolis Star Tribune 8/18)
Group backs off threat to sue over Warroad Warriors name (AP 8/19)