Conveyance of state lands to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians required, report required, and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill orders the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to give the Red Lake Band all state‑owned land within one mile of Upper Red Lake’s shoreline and all land inside the Red Lake State Forest, without payment. It also requires a report on legal or funding obstacles and provides a $20 million one‑time appropriation to cover the transfer costs. The measure aims to resolve land ownership issues affecting the tribe.

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