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Panelists: Native economies deserve number crunching, too

Economists said tribal areas are investing more in broadband technology, as well as solar development

By - October 24, 2025 in Business, State News   Reading Time: 2 minutes

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The Center for Indian Country Development, an effort led by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, indicates there are more than 5,500 tribally owned businesses in the United States across many sectors, including manufacturing. Photo courtesy of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority.

By Mike Moen Producer, Greater Dakota News Service Researchers have said Native Americans are still overlooked in many ways, including their economic...

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