Leech Lake Wild Rice

06/22/2020

Ever wonder how Wild Rice grows?

"Wild rice is an annual plant that grows from seed each year. It begins to grow in lakes and streams after ice out in the spring. The plant typically grows best in shallow water depths (1-3 feet) in areas containing soft, organic bottoms."

An Inter-Tribal natural resource management agency that manages the off-reservation hunting, fishing and gathering rights of the Bois Forte Band and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the lands ceded under the treaty of 1854

06/18/2020

Looking for a new wild rice recipe? Check this one out!

This wild rice pilaf recipe creates a side dish that's full of delicious flavor. You can make this easy rice pilaf ahead of time, as it reheats well.

06/16/2020

Wild Rice harvesting is a tradition, passed down from generation to generation. Here is a wonderful story talking about the tradition!

For centuries, the Minnesota Ojibwe have turned to the land to feed their families. Our story takes you inside the traditional Ojibwe wild rice harvest.

05/22/2020

Are you a morel hunter? If so, here is a great recipe that blends two of nature's best foraged ingredients: https://www.food.com/recipe/sarasotas-minnesota-turkey-mushroom-and-wild-rice-soup-415595

This was a classic growing up. A little creamy, all fresh ingredients, mushrooms from a local farmer, and wild rice from a friend who was from MN, but rented one of our cottages every summer and always brought tons of MN Wild Rice. Now if you don't have turkey leftovers (which I almost always do), u...

02/22/2020

Wild rice - the next ⭐️ of your recipe!

Two recipes featuring wild rice.

01/27/2020

Wild rice is so versatile, it can be cooked in the instapot too!

This Instant Pot Wild Rice recipe is so fast and easy to make! Learn how to make this healthy gluten free dish in only 30 minutes using a pressure cooker.

01/22/2020

Legislation is introduced that will ban mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters ✌️

The bill is only aimed at sulfide-ore mining.

12/02/2019

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11/26/2019

Efforts to seed parts of Lake Michigan near Green Bay were completed earlier this month - hope these little rice seeds grow!

MARINETTE, Wis. (WLUK) -- A restoration project to plant wild rice in the waters of Green Bay is underway. As crews took to their boats Monday morning, near Red Arrow Park in Marinette, the high lake levels are impacting this year's efforts. At a place called Seagull Bar State Natural Area, wildlife...

11/22/2019

A great side dish for Thanksgiving that is sure to please everyone around the table.

This Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans is beautiful, fall-inspired side dish that will make a fabulous addition to your holiday menu!

09/27/2019

The expo will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Indian Community Housing Organization in downtown Duluth.

The event aims to educate the community on Indigenous foods and give people the chance to try those foods and experience Native American culture.