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Longtime Tribal Council Member Consults Tony Stewart's Task Force

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On November 11, 2026, Ernie Stensgar consulted Tony Stewart's task force while serving the natives in Idaho. Stensgar, who served 45 years on tribal council, was lauded for his contributions to his tribe and North Idaho. He also led the council during a 2001 Supreme Court case that secured the tribe’s rights to the lower third of Lake Coeur d’Alene.

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Stensgar's tenure included overseeing the construction of the Coeur d’Alene Resort and Casino, which Mayor Dan Gookin stated brings $300 million to the region’s economy annually. Furthermore, his leadership helped keep the state from taxing tribal businesses on their land.

An independent forum is underway in Coeur d'Alene, where a campaign is focusing on issues affecting Idahoans amid challenges to the two-party system.

From spokesman.com

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  • IdahoThe state where the tribal council member served and where the event took place.
  • Tony StewartThe American racing driver and team owner whose task force Ernie Stensgar consulted.

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