CASS LAKE, MN — The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe has announced the schedule for its FY27 Annual Public Budget Hearings, inviting all enrolled Band members to participate and share input on the Tribe’s budgeting process and financial resource allocation.
These hearings provide an opportunity for community members to learn about the FY27 budget, ask questions, and offer feedback that helps guide how tribal funds are distributed across programs and services.
All sessions are limited to enrolled LLBO members. Tribal identification will be verified at the door. Each hearing will also include dinner prior to the start time and door prize drawings. Meetings will be recorded; recordings will be made available after all hearings conclude upon request to n[email protected] (enrollment verification required).
FY27 Public Budget Hearing Schedule
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District II – Bena
Monday, March 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Bena Community Center, 15032 Old Housing Drive, Bena, MN
Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Contact: Michelle Johnson – 218-839-4760 -
Duluth
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM
LLBO Duluth Area Office, 205 W 2nd Street, Suite 320, Duluth, MN
Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Contact: Laura Vanguilder – (218) 481-7412 -
District I – Ball Club
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Lone Eagle Community Center, 30975 Arctic Road, Deer River, MN
Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Contact: Janelle Jenkins – 218-256-1475 -
District III – Northern Lights
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Northern Lights Casino Hotel, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
Contact: Toni Pemberton – 218-513-7804 -
Twin Cities
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Leech Lake Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Dinner served at 5:30 PM
Contact: Christine Roy – 612-729-0554
Community members are encouraged to attend the hearing closest to them and take part in shaping how Band resources are managed.
