The ICT Newscast for Friday, March 6, 2026, covers women making a difference and online gaming developments. Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

Check out the ICT Newscast on YouTube for this episode and more.

• Minnesota Lt. Governor Reflects on Leadership, Indigenous Roots Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Ojibwe Nation, opens up about her journey to one of the state’s highest offices — and why she never expected to be there.
• Tribes Weigh In on Casinos and the Rise of Online Gaming As online gambling reshapes the industry, tribal gaming leaders Victor Rocha and Dominic Ortiz discuss what the digital shift means for Indigenous nations and their casino operations.
• Indigenous Mushers Take on the Iditarod Jodi Potts-Joseph is among three Native competitors in this year’s Iditarod, the grueling 1,000-mile sled dog race across Alaska known as “The Last Great Race.”
• Domestic Violence Shelter Opens on Pine Ridge Reservation A new shelter offering safety and support for survivors of domestic violence has opened on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Norma Rendon of Where All Women Are Honored marks the milestone with a grand opening celebration.
• Crystal Shawanda Earns Juno Nomination for Blues Album Canadian musician Crystal Shawanda, known for her acclaimed country music career, has earned a Juno Award nomination for Blues Album of the Year — marking a new chapter in her evolving musical journey.

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