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CASS LAKE – The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe recently received notification that it has been awarded a substantial grant as part of the Tiwahe Initiative expansion, led by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This pivotal funding is set to…

CASS LAKE- In a momentous move that promises to shape the future of the Leech Lake Band community, tribal leaders recently announced the expansion of Class II gaming operations beyond tribal-owned establishments. This groundbreaking…

CASS LAKE - On August 31, 2023  the Leech Lake Reservation Business Committee adopted a new ordinance allowing for adult-use recreational cannabis businesses to operate on our tribal lands in northern Minnesota. Through the new ordinance,…

CASS LAKE, MN- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, in collaboration with the Cass Lake Indian Health Service (IHS), the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve, is proud to announce a transformative community partnership aimed at providing…

CASS LAKE - The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Accounting Department is pleased to announce the dates for the FY24 Budget Public Hearings. These crucial meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to actively participate in the…

Meeting has been rescheduled for May 5, 2023. CASS LAKE- The ongoing epidemic of fentanyl overdoses and deaths in the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe community is a serious issue that requires action. In response, the Leech Lake Substance…

ST PAUL- Minnesota is in the grips of an opioid epidemic, with deadly overdoses reaching an all-time high and killing twice as many people as car crashes in 2021. Advocates are calling on the government to take more action to prevent…

he Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Health Department is taking a proactive approach towards the health of its community members. Harm reduction services offered by the department are an important aspect of this approach. Harm reduction is a set…

ST PAUL, MN – In an important win for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a massive and controversial engineered wood factory proposed to be built near the Band’s Reservation must undergo…

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Tribal Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed resolution to allow the sale of edible cannabinoid products at tribally owned or licensed businesses. Legislation enacted by the State of Minnesota in July…