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Aaniin Boozhoo!

I’m Mike Chosa, Communications Director for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Our department oversees community events and powwows, KOJB Radio, social media, the tribal websites, press releases, media relations, government relations, and public relations - all with a commitment to keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected.

Questions, comments, or media inquiries are welcome Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 218-513-9215
Office: 218-335-3612

Miigwech!

The Faces of Minnesota’s Opioid Crisis: Advocates and…

Michael Chosa Mar 10, 2023 0

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…

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Health Department Offers Harm Reduction…

Michael Chosa Feb 28, 2023 0

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…

Press Release: Minnesota Court of Appeals delivers significant…

Michael Chosa Feb 7, 2023 0

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…

LLBO Seeks Feedback on Authorizing Sale of Edible Cannabinoid…

Michael Chosa Sep 23, 2022 0

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…

Leech Lake Band Reminds Hunters, On-Reservation Wild Rice Beds…

Michael Chosa Aug 3, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Division of Resource Management issued public notice today that Manoomin (wild rice) waters within the exterior boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation will be closed to hunters participating in the…

2022 LLBO Band Member Economic Assistance Payment Information

Michael Chosa Jul 22, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- Details have been finalized for the upcoming Economic Assistance payment for LLBO enrolled band members. The payment is the second disbursement from the economic assistance program established in July 2021 utilizing American…

LLBO Homeowners Assistance Fund Accepting Applications

Michael Chosa Jul 13, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- A new assistance program for homeowners is now accepting applications. The Leech Lake Band Department of Public Works is administering the program. Funded by a U.S. Treasury Grant included in the American Rescue Plan Act, the…

Leech Lake MCT General Election Notice: Polls open June 14th,…

Michael Chosa May 16, 2022 0

The MN Chippewa Tribe has posted the General Election Notice for the Leech Lake Reservation. The 2022 General Election will be held on June 14, 2022 with polls open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. With the District I and District II Representative…

LLBO Official Certified Primary Election Results- April 5, 2022

Michael Chosa Apr 6, 2022 0

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Election Board has certified the results of the 2022 Primary Election held April 5, 2022 on the Leech Lake Reservation. In the contest for District I Representative, Kyle Fairbanks received 129 votes or 52.23%…

Leech Lake DRM & Tribal Council Seek Community Feedback on…

Michael Chosa Mar 25, 2022

CASS LAKE- The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Council and Division of Resource Management are seeking community feedback on a proposed solar project in Cass Lake. The proposed project will feature a 3.4 megawatt solar array built…

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