LaRush Recognized for Participation in Mississippi River Walk 2013

Barbara LaRush of Lac Courte Oreilles joined others from across the nation to participate in the 2013 Mississippi River Walk, a long-distance trek to raise awareness of water quality issues. Starting in Lake Itasca State Park in Minnesota on March 1, walkers traveled the length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.

LaRush was recognized May 15th at a ceremony in the Peter Larson room of the Tribal Office. The ceremony included a luncheon with an Honor Song by the LCO Badger Singers and plaque presentation by the Tribal Governing Board.