Wisconsin State Senator banned from Lake Superior Chippewa tribal lands due to "terrorist" remark amid road access disputes.

Wisconsin State Senator Mary Felzkowski has been banned from Lake Superior Chippewa tribal lands after allegedly calling tribal leaders "terrorists" during an August 23 town hall. This remark has inflamed tensions over road access disputes, with the tribe demanding payment for easements on roads used by non-tribal residents. The town of Woodruff is unable to meet the tribe's financial requests, complicating negotiations over road access.

September 13, 2024
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