Leanna Goose grew up ricing manoomin (wild rice) as a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.  “Wild rice is culturally ...

Central to their platform and message is saving the state grain — wild rice, manoomin in the Ojibwe language, psin in Dakota.

For instance, all wild rice harvesters in Minnesota are now required to be licensed unless they are under 18 years of age and accompanied by a licensed harvester. The permitting fees help pay for ...