 A measure moving through Congress would return nearly 12,000 acres of land in Minnesota to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The Star Tribune reports that the measure seeks to reverse a land seizure by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs that dates back to the 1940s. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is a bill sponsor. She says the goal is to return land that was wrongfully taken. The Senate has passed the bill. The House has until the end of the year to vote on it. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.