Minnesota SF194 requires the transfer of state-owned land to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and appropriates funds for the process.

Minnesota SF194 mandates the transfer of specific state-owned lands to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to convey all state-owned land and real property within one mile from the lakeshore of Upper Red Lake and within the boundaries of the Red Lake State Forest to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians at no cost. The commissioner must also identify any legal barriers to the transfer and submit a report by January 15, 2026, detailing these barriers and recommendations for addressing them.

Minnesota SF194 requires the transfer of state-owned land to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and appropriates funds for the process.

Minnesota SF194 mandates the transfer of specific state-owned lands to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to convey all state-owned land and real property within one mile from the lakeshore of Upper Red Lake and within the boundaries of the Red Lake State Forest to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians at no cost. The commissioner must also identify any legal barriers to the transfer and submit a report by January 15, 2026, detailing these barriers and recommendations for addressing them.