Minneapolis to Sell Land to Red Lake Nation for $1

The city of Minneapolis plans to sell two vacant lots to Red Lake Nation for $1 each, pending approval by the Minneapolis City Council. Red Lake Nation intends to build a healing center and garden to provide culturally specific resources for Indigenous people in the city, addressing issues such as drug dependency and homelessness. The project aims to combat disparities and improve the well-being of the Indigenous community, which faces higher rates of opioid overdoses. The tribe has allocated funds for the rehabilitation of a long-vacant building on one of the lots, with plans to expand the project in the future. The city's partnership with Red Lake Nation reflects a commitment to uplift those disproportionately affected by colonization and broken treaties.