 Six Native American Indian tribes in Minnesota will get $8.6 million in grants to improve public safety, serve victims of crime, combat violence against women, and support youth programs in their communities. United States Attorney Erika H. McDonald joined the Department of Justice yesterday in announcing the news. Specifically, here's what tribes in the Lakeland viewing area will receive. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will get $1.9 million. The Malax Band of Ojibwe will receive a total of $1.1 million. Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians will receive $1.3 million. And the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council gets a little more than $337,000. Nationwide grants of $113 million were awarded to 133 American Indian tribes, Alaskan native villages and other tribal designees. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.