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JANUARY 10, 2000

Melanie Benjamin, the recently elected leader of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota, gave her first "State of the Band" address on Tuesday.

In her speech, Benjamin challenged tribal members to overcome drug abuse and violence and to help spur economic growth. She also encouraged them to participate activiely in tribal affairs.

Benjamin in June unseated long-time leade Marge Anderson, who has been praised throughout Indian Country for her economic development initiatives.

Get the Story:
Mille Lacs leader urges economic change, personal responsibility (The Star Tribune 1/10)

Relevant Links:
The Mille Lacs Ojibwe - www.millelacsojibwe.org