Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe school breaks ground on a rebuild

BENA, MN - After years of struggle, the Bug-o-Nay-Ge-Shig school, on the Leech Lake Reservation, will finally be getting a critical rebuild.

Senator Al Franken and Congressman Rick Nolan joined the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Bena today for a ground breaking ceremony for the new high school made possible thanks to Federal funding.

The Ground breaking for the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig High School began with traditional native song, followed by remarks from elected and school officials.

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