...Band had only two candidates for tribal chair, so it did not have a primary contest. Both Grand Portage Chairman Norman Deschampe and challenger June Evans will be on the general election ballot because they are the only two seeking the position...

...state and an American Indian band. "I think this is one of those things that's a win-win for everybody," said Norman Deschampe, the band's tribal council chairman. "It ended up being a state park and it helps Grand Portage. We have our...

...government to manage royalties paid to tribal members for such activities as logging and mining on Indian land. Norman Deschampe, chairman of the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe, feared that hunting and fishing rights might be altered. Others...

...tribal elections, Fond du Lac chairman Robert ''Sonny'' Peacock beat Kevin Dupuis Sr., Grand Portage chairman Norman Deschampe beat challenger June Evans and Leech Lake chairman Eli Hunt defeated Lenee Ross.

...We know we have a lot of differences, that's not why we are here today," said Grand Portage Tribal Chairman Norman Deschampe. Deschampe said the meeting was designed to see where the tribes and counties could work together and solve common...