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Federal judge orders Lac du Flambeau roads to remain open

A federal judge said an assistant U.S. attorney is responsible for making sure the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa keep disputed roads open while a court ruling is pending.

By Marisa Wojcik, Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

January 17, 2025

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