Red Lake, White Earth solar energy projects mean new employment opportunities

Early investments in workforce development in Minnesota's tribal communities are paying off in employment - and acceleration of solar energy.

"There's plenty of opportunity for tribal nations to save the planet," said Robert Blake, a member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. "Its incumbent upon us. We have [Indigenous] communities taking charge of their own energy."

Duluth-based Minnesota Power has struck partnerships with the Red Lake and White Earth nations of northern Minnesota.

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